50 Cents - Elizabeth II Peregrine Falcon
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Features
| Issuer |
Canada
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.36 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Diameter | 13.9 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 39705 |
| References | RCM/MRC# 116330 Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/) , KM# 1206 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
Peregrine Falcon
Series: International Year of the Forest
Obverse
Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA
Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God
Engraver: Susan Taylor
Designer: Susanna Blunt
Reverse
A peregrine falcon nestled on a branch depicted Native American artwork style
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 2011
50 CENTS
Engraver: Marcos Hallam
Designer: Corrine Hunt
Edge
Serrated
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)Comments
In a dizzying dive, the peregrine falcon swoops down on its prey at over 300 km/h. This extraordinary bird of prey is increasingly found in urban environments, with skyscrapers taking the place of the cliffs where it usually nests. Its near-extinction prompted the banning of DDT, a clear illustration of human impact on the environment.
Show your passion for Canada's wilderness... rich in treasures to be preserved
Nature is magnificent in Canada. These splendid pieces showcase classic (and endangered!) specimens with the cutting-edge artistry that made the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games medals world-famous.
Renowned Native American artist Corrine Hunt has embraced traditional Tlingit and Kwakwaka'wakw motifs to create a special edition of collectible artworks. A visual poem, each drawing brings to the ancestral values of conservation and respect a contemporary expression marked by the power of the line and the studied simplicity of the composition.
In 2011, proclaimed International Year of Forests, it's time to reflect on nature's role in combating global warming and preserving environmental balance.
Show your passion for Canada's wilderness... rich in treasures to be preserved
Nature is magnificent in Canada. These splendid pieces showcase classic (and endangered!) specimens with the cutting-edge artistry that made the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games medals world-famous.
Renowned Native American artist Corrine Hunt has embraced traditional Tlingit and Kwakwaka'wakw motifs to create a special edition of collectible artworks. A visual poem, each drawing brings to the ancestral values of conservation and respect a contemporary expression marked by the power of the line and the studied simplicity of the composition.
In 2011, proclaimed International Year of Forests, it's time to reflect on nature's role in combating global warming and preserving environmental balance.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2011 | 1 686 | Proof | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 89
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Bullion value: USD 177.31
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Actual gold weight: 0.041 oz
Current gold price: 4342.86 USD/oz (see gold price 
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