{"product_id":"2025-specimen-set-conservation-stories-monarch-butterfly","title":"2025 SPECIMEN SET CONSERVATION STORIES MONARCH BUTTERFLY","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-short-desc default-links\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tmx-rtf-medium-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate the power of pollinators through this conservation story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc default-links -is-opened\" data-component=\"Readmore\" data-component-id=\"6ffca1e478\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc-container\" data-readmore-container-text=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the fall, the monarch butterfly embarks on one of the longest known migrations, pollinating and supporting diverse ecosystems as it travels from its breeding grounds in Canada to its wintering habitats. The 4,000-kilometre-long journey is fraught with danger, but even within Canada, this winged wonder—like many other pollinators—faces a myriad of challenges that threaten its survival, from climate change to habitat loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe endangered monarch butterfly and its sole host plant, milkweed, are highlighted on the 2025 Specimen Dollar. Flying on patterned wings that captivate and inspire, this well-known butterfly is the ideal poster species for pollinator decline, and for conservation through habitat restoration—an important step to help ensure monarchs and other pollinators will continue to add grace and colour to our world for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrreplaceable: The monarch butterfly has landed on the 2025 Specimen Dollar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSixth in the series.\u003c\/span\u003e This is the sixth specimen set in a series that is helping to raise awareness of wildlife conservation and species recovery efforts in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHyperrealism. \u003c\/span\u003eWe took great care to ensure the markings on the monarch’s wings were accurately re-created in order to provide a realistic portrait of this well-known and well-loved pollinator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA world exclusive. \u003c\/span\u003eWe are the only mint that issues an annual set of coins in a specimen finish (brilliant\/frosted relief against a lined background). This Specimen Set continues to be one of the most popular sets produced each year by the Royal Canadian Mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor nature and wildlife lovers. \u003c\/span\u003eInspire a child to collect coins: this affordable set’s educational theme makes it a great gift for animal lovers of all ages, and its educational theme makes it the perfect starter set for a new collector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLimited supply. \u003c\/span\u003eMintage is limited to 30,000 sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes serialized certificate.\u003c\/span\u003e The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour specimen set comes in elegant book-style packaging, with a removable lens that allows for easy viewing of your coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA set exclusive specimen dollar\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor 2025, the set’s specimen dollar features the monarch butterfly, a poster species for pollinator decline and collaborative conservation efforts. The specimen dollar is exclusive to this set—it is not available for individual purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaged for easy viewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll denominations of Canadian circulation coinage, from the five-cent to the $2 coin, are represented in this set, even the 50-cent piece. And all six coins are presented side-by-side in elegant book-style packaging (with a removable lens) that will further enhance your enjoyment of this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eProduct Number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e248662\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eMintage: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e30,000\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eSpecimen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eBook-style packaging with removable lens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eSeries: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eSet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51180515393668,"sku":"248662","price":64.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/248662_hero-1200__63522.1749768627.1280.1280.png?v=1759827747","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2025-specimen-set-conservation-stories-monarch-butterfly","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}