Colourful Birds of Canada
Designer: Various RCM artists
Coloured 1 oz silver coin series featuring vibrant depictions of Canadian bird species. First issued in 2016 for the Migratory Birds Convention centennial, relaunched in 2021 as an ongoing annual series.
Notes
Phase 1 (2016): Mountain Bluebird, American Avocet, American Goldfinch, Pileated Woodpecker. Phase 2 (2021+): Blue Jay, Cedar Waxwing, Northern Cardinal, American Goldfinch, Baltimore Oriole (2025). Distinct from the 'Birds of Prey' bullion series.
Collector Research Notes
Coloured 1 oz silver coin series featuring vibrant depictions of Canadian bird species. First issued in 2016 for the Migratory Birds Convention centennial, relaunched in 2021 as an ongoing annual series.
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