2013 - $20 - 1 oz Fine Silver Coin - The Bald Eagle: Lifelong Mates

The bald eagle is Canada's largest bird of prey and the only eagle exclusive to North America. An apex predator with no natural enemies, the bald eagle has long been a potent symbol of vision, power and stoicism. This long-lived bird can survive nearly 30 years in the wild and even longer in captivity. The bald eagle does not reach reproductive maturity until its fifth year of life, at which time the eagle seeks a mate that will likely become its life partner. In some instances, mated adult eagles will seek a new partner if one of the pair leaves the region or dies, or if the pair have difficulty reproducing.

Specifications
Mintage 7500
Composition 99.99 % fine silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 31.39
Diameter (mm) 38
Edge plain with edge-lettering
Certificate serialized
Face value 20 dollars
Artist Claudio D'Angelo (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)