2006 - Specimen Set - Snowy Owl

The largest bird species in the arctic, Nyctea scandiaca is also one of the most beautiful birds in North America. Its predominantly white plumage embodies the splendour of winter, a fact that made the snowy owl the obvious choice for Quebec's avian symbol that was adopted in 1987. This snow-ridden province is home to many snowy owls. They breed above the treeline on the arctic tundra and may migrate to the southern regions of the province during the winter months in search of food, so sighting a snowy owl is a rare treat indeed!

Although a protected species, the snowy owl's preference for the arctic has contributed greatly to its conservation; its remote breeding areas have been largely untouched by human development. This underscores the importance of preserving the environment for all living species that depend upon it - and makes the highly symbolic 2006 Specimen Set a 'must-have' for every collection!



Specifications

2 Dollars
Composition: outer ring : 99.9% Ni - inner core : 92% Cu, 6% Al and 2% Ni
Finish: specimen
Weight (g): 7.3
Diameter (mm): 28.03
Edge: interrupted serrations
Artist: Brent Townsend (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)

1 dollar
Composition: nickel electroplated with bronze
Finish: specimen
Weight (g): 7
Diameter (mm): 26.5
Edge: plain
Artist: Ralph-Robert Carmichael (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)

50 cents
Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Finish: specimen
Weight (g): 6.9
Diameter (mm): 27.13
Edge: reeded
Artist: Canadian Coat of arms (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)

25 cents
Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Finish: specimen
Weight (g): 4.4
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Edge: reeded
Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)

10 cents
Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Finish: specimen
Weight (g): 1.75
Diameter (mm): 18.06
Edge: reeded
Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)

5 cents
Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Finish: specimen
Weight (g): 3.95
Diameter (mm): 21.2
Edge: plain
Artist: G.E. Kruger-Gray (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)

1 cent
Composition: two-ply copper finish plated steel
Finish: specimen
Weight (g): 2.35
Diameter (mm): 19.05
Edge: plain
Artist: G.E. Kruger-Gray (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)