There is no country that loves to issue commemorative coins more than Canada and depicting animals is the main theme.
We have here two examples of this main theme.
The first is a 2013 $20 CAD. It does not belong to any series, it is simply "The Beaver".
It weights 31.39g (1.01oz) with 99.99% silver purity and Proof finish.
Its mintage was 8,498 units and the issue price was $99.95 CAD.
The second is a 2005 $5 CAD. It commemorates the "Centennial of the Province of Saskatchewan". It depicts a Western Meadowlark. It is interesting to note that the official bird of Saskatchewan is the Sharp-Tailed Grouse. Why did they chose the Western Meadowlark to put on the coin? I don't know...
The coin weights 25.2g (0.81oz) with 99.99% silver purity and Proof finish.
Its mintage was 20,000 units and the issue price was $49.95 CAD.
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