# 904 - Canadian Wildlife - Part 15

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We will continue the series called "Canadian Wildlife".

The Royal Canadian Mint is known by its high quality work and the enormous number of commemorative coins issued each year. Among these commemoratives we find many, individual or in series, under the theme "wildlife".

Canada, with its vast lands and seas, is the home of a varied fauna and that will be showed in this series.

I will try to post land animals, sea animals and birds, in that order.

The fifteenth is a 2014 CAD $5 "Peregrine Falcon".

In 2011 the Royal Canadian Mint decided to create the "Canadian Wildlife Series (Bullion Issues)". It would last till today, with two $5 coins minted each year.

Each coins weights 31.11g with Bullion finish and 99.99% silver purity. Each mintage was 1,000,000 units. The issue price was Bullion Value.

The reverse shows the "Peregrine Falcon" (Falco peregrinus). Revered since the Middle Ages, the peregrine falcon is one of the most striking, beautiful, graceful aerial predators in the world. Known for its breathtaking displays of flight agility, the bird can reach speeds over 300km/h while stooping, making it the fastest animal in the world.

It was designed by Canadian artist Emily Damstra and depicts a peregrine falcon in a mid-air attack position.

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@ronavel, When History or any other important aspect is printed on the Coin in my opinion that becomes Historical aspect.

Without any doubt these Coins are shining in their own Signature Ways.

Have a pleasant time ahead and stay blessed.

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Yes... a beautiful coin. I have that in 1 oz silver as part of the Bird of Prey series. I just have to find it... I know it is here somewhere, LOL!

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I used this phrase many times: "I know it is here somewhere" ... :=)

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Hehehe, I can definitely see that happening to you because you have such a large and extensive collection of silver coins, my friend! Take care 🥰🌺🤙

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A beautiful bird and a beautiful coin! I think it would be cool to know falconry, but I might have a problem sending it out to hunt small animals. I like all animals, so I would feel bad. I guess that makes me a softie, lol! Thanks for sharing friend and have a good day!

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I am a softie too. I would never send an animal to kill another animal, just for the sake of it.

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