2015 - $10 - 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coloured Coin – Colourful Songbirds of Canada: The Blue Jay

Smaller than a crow but larger than a robin, the blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is instantly recognised by birdwatchers young and old thanks to its near-exotic, blue-hued plumage. And given the jay's loud cry, its scientific name—which means “crested, blue chattering bird”—seems particularly fitting! This intelligent bird is one of Canada's most beloved songbirds, and its beauty is forever immortalised in this stunning coin.

The blue jay can be found happily nesting in both the wooded urban areas and mixed-wood forests of central Alberta to southern Ontario, and eastward through the Atlantic provinces. Its calls are part of the rich woodland sounds that further add to Canada's natural beauty!

Specifications
No.142400
Mintage 15000
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 15.87
Diameter (mm) 34
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 10 dollars
Artist Derek C. Wicks (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)