{"product_id":"2017-10-fine-silver-coin-birds-among-natures-colours-nuthatch","title":"2017 1\/2oz $10 BIRDS AMONG NATURE'S COLOURS: NUTHATCH FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed for its habit of pecking at its meal, the white-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is a\u003cbr\u003ebundle of energy that thinks nothing of creeping down a tree headfirst, or hanging upside down\u003cbr\u003efrom a vertical branch! The fifth and final coin in the Birds Among Nature’s Colours series captures\u003cbr\u003eits beauty in stunning engraved detail amid the deep green hues of Canada’s boreal forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFifth and final coin in a beautifully artistic series that showcases a precision-engraved bird in its colourful Canadian habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen you purchase the encapsulated coin as part of the subscription, you will receive a custom paperboard box that is as colourful as the coin’s reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift the lid to uncover a delightful surprise: it doubles as a music box—complete with a musical element that recreates the bird’s enchanting song!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique approach that stands out from previous bird-themed series: Selective colour highlights nature’s colourful appearance, while enhancing the finer details that bring the engraved bird to life!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis coin is 99.99% pure silver, with a limited mintage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exquisite addition to any nature-, bird-, flora- or Canadiana-themed collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautifully artistic and meaningful gift for birdwatchers, nature lovers and art appreciators alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSRP: $64.95\u003cbr\u003eItem Number: 156238\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 6-23932-08338-7\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 15,000\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 15.87\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 34\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $10\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Derek C. Wicks\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Maroon clamshell\u003cbr\u003ewith black beauty\u003cbr\u003ebox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse design by Canadian artist Derek C. Wicks features a precision-engraved portrait of a\u003cbr\u003efemale white-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis). This little songbird is positioned in a way that\u003cbr\u003eoffers a side profile view of its facial features as it lifts its long bill upwards; meanwhile, an\u003cbr\u003eoverhead view of its back and wing plumage reveals a patterned appearance that is artfully\u003cbr\u003econveyed by the detailed engraving. Selective colour recreates the effect of sunlight alternately\u003cbr\u003eilluminating and casting shadows along the needled branch of a white spruce (Picea glauca),\u003cbr\u003ewhere a cone provides a sense of the nuthatch’s size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176321220740,"sku":"156238","price":131.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/201710Fine_Silver_Coin-Nuthatch_REV__65443.1498541764.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759534266","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2017-10-fine-silver-coin-birds-among-natures-colours-nuthatch","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}