Silver Gyrfalcon

Background

The 2016 Silver Gyrfalcon coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, pays tribute to one of the most spectacular representatives of the Canadian wildlife and the official bird of the Canadian Northwest Territories – a gyrfalcon. The image of this majestic bird designed by Steve Hepburn is featured on the coin’s reverse, with the profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt adorning the obverse. This exceptional coin, containing 1.5 ounces of pure 99.99% silver, has a face value of 8 Canadian dollars. Adding yet another gem to the series of Canadian wildlife coins, Silver Gyrfalcon combines investment potential with collectible value.

Details

• Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
• Minting Location: Canada
• Denominations: CAD$8
• Content: 1.5 oz.
• Purity: 99.99%
• Weight: 46.66 g
• Thickness: 4.6 mm
• Diameter: 38 mm
• IRA-Eligibility: Eligible

Origin

• The Silver Gyrfalcon coin was introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2016 as a companion to its gold counterpart, adding to the scope of silver coins depicting this country’s spectacular wildlife.
• The obverse side of the coin features a right-side portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
• The reverse of the coin showcases a gyrfalcon in mid-flight, designed by Canadian artist Steve Hepburn.