2011 Canada Great Gray Owl Specimen Set

2011 Canada Great Gray Owl Specimen Set

This year, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to present the 2011 Specimen Set featuring the Great Gray Owl, one of the world's largest owls. This bird can be found throughout Canada's boreal forests from Quebec to Yukon. Like most owls, it is a talented hunter that relies on its exceptional hearing to find prey. It can hear small rodents 30 cm (1 ft) beneath the snow. When it swoops down to capture its prey, it is able to break through a crust of snow strong enough to support a human being! This set is a must have for all bird lovers!

Specifications:
Item number: 111265
Mintage: 35,000
Finish: Specimen

2 Dollars: Composition: Outer Ring: 99+% Ni; Inner Core: 92% Cu, 6% Al & 2% Ni Weight(g): 7.3 Diameter (mm): 28.03 Edge: Interrupted Serrations

1 Dollar: Composition: Nickel electroplated with bronze Weight(g): 7.0 Diameter (mm): 26.50 11-sided Edge: Plain

50 Cents: Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Weight(g): 6.9 Diameter (mm): 27.13 Edge: Reeded

25 Cents: Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Weight(g): 4.4 Diameter (mm): 23.88 Edge: Reeded

10 Cents: Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Weight(g): 1.75 Diameter (mm): 18.06 Edge: Reeded

5 Cents: Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Weight(g): 3.95 Diameter (mm): 21.20 Edge: Plain

1 Cents: Composition: Two-ply copper finish plated steel Weight(g): 2.35 Diameter (mm): 19.05 Edge: Plain

Special Features:

Aureate dollar featuring the Great Gray owl only found in this set.

The finish on these superb coins is a three-fold combination of brilliant and frosted relief on a lined finish background.

Each coin in this set has been individually inspected to ensure that it meets the high standards of the Royal Canadian Mint.

Packaging:

The elegant book-style packaging, with removable lens, splendidly complements these fine coins.

CD lens concept with maroon outer cover and black set-up box.