Following the success of its Silver Bald Eagle Coin and its Silver Peregrine Falcon Coin and the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to present the third and most recent addition to its exciting “Birds of Prey” coin series, the 2015 1 oz Silver Red Tailed Hawk Coin. This exquisite piece is composed from 1 troy oz of 99.99% pure silver and values at $5 CAD.

Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz of 99.99% pure silver.
• Minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Canada.
• Backed by the Canadian government for $5 CAN.
• Available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
• Individual coins ship in plastic flips, multiples of 10 – 25 ship in tubes, and multiples of 500 ship in monster boxes.

As with previous “Birds of Prey” coins, mintage of the Red-Tailed Hawk coin will be limited to 1,000,000 pieces. All coins included in this collection are guaranteed to ship in BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) condition and will arrive in either a plastic coin sleeve or sealed Thermotron sheets of 25. Tubes have been stamped with the official Royal Canadian Mint insignia as proof its contents’ authenticity.

Gracing the the obverse of the coin is none other than the winged predator itself, the red-tailed hawk. It has been skillfully rendered in meticulous detail so as to capture each distinct feature, from the curve of its beak to the texture of its feathers. Equally as impressive is the sense of movement created by the dynamic angles of the hawk’s body. Details, such as its protruding head and fully extended wings and talons, offer viewers a glimpse of this airborne assailant from the prey’s perspective and make it appear as though the hawk were ready to swoop down on them from above. Also inscribed unto the front of the coin are its purity, weight and country of issue.

The reverse side of the coin pays tribute to Canada’s former mother country with an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. In this portrait, the benevolent monarch has been captured in all her regal splendor from her impeccably coiffed hair to her signature jewelry. She is meant to reflect Canada’s ongoing reverence for both Great Britain and the royal crown. Encircling the ruler is a border of text, which includes her title along with the coin’s denomination and mintage date.

These coins are packaged in Termatron sheets of 25, and mint-sealed monster boxes of 500 coins (20 sheets of 25). With a strict mintage limit of 1 million coins, the population of the Red-Tailed Hawk will be far less than for instance the 2015 silver Maple Leaf coin. For further details regarding this 1 oz Canadian Silver Red-tailed Hawk Coin, customers are encouraged to call us at 800-267-6508. An informed representative can also be reached through live chat or online submission forms.