This 2013 $10 fine silver coin presents a magical holographic image of the Twelve Spotted Skimmer dragonfly. Mintage is limited to just 10,000 coins. HST/GST exempt.

The Design:

The dragonfly poses atop a blade of pond grass set against a backdrop of a water lily lined pond. The holographic effect makes the water shimmer and gives a sense of movement to the whole coin.  The polished silver border around the image is engraved with the word “CANADA,” the date “2013” and the face value of “10 DOLLARS.” 

The Twelve-Spotted Skimmer Dragonfly:

This glorious dragonfly is enjoyed by nature lovers and backyard watchers from early summer to late August. Large (5-6 cm long) in its adult phase, and strikingly coloured, the Twelve-Spotted Skimmer is found near waterways across southern Canada, from British Columbia to Nova Scotia. The Twelve-Spotted Skimmer is well known for its spotted gossamer wings and powder-blue body.