This 2016 beautiful pure silver $10 coloured coin is part of an extremely popular series featuring Canadian ducks, and has been introduced to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited Canada.  The coin is double struck with a proof finish and a full colour image of a male and female Canvasback duck, and contains just over half an ounce of pure silver.  Mintage is limited to 10,000 coins.  As a pure silver coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, this item is GST/HST exempt. 

The Design:

The coin features a coloured and engraved male and female Canvasback in their natural habitat. Standing at the right front side of the image, the male is presented in profile from its left. The stance highlights the drake’s characteristically sloped bill, graceful neck, and distinctive colouring. The male stands on a floating nest filled with eight small eggs. The female paddles in the water on the left side of the image, slightly behind the male. Her pose showcases the swimming posture of the Canvasback as well as the female’s mottled brown colouring. The background presents a beautifully coloured sunrise scene on a misty tree-lined lake.

The Canvasback duck is the largest North American diving duck.