At a height of 1.5 metres, the photogenic whooping crane (Grus americana) is North America's tallest bird. It's also one of our rarest avian friends, and it has been the focus of intensive conservation efforts during the last half-century. The crane's unmistakable silhouette makes for a haunting cutout on your coin. Surrounded by its engraved nesting grounds, the missing element brings renewed attention to the plight of this majestic, endangered species.
Specifications
No. 156480
Mintage 5,500
Composition9 9.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 56.3
Diameter (mm) 54
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 30 dollars
Artist Trevor Tennant (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)