{"product_id":"2013-canada-20-butterflies-of-canada-canadian-tiger-swallowtail-pure-silver-proof-coin-coloured-lenticular-box-certificate","title":"2013 Canada $20 Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail Pure Silver Proof Coin – Coloured, Lenticular Box \u0026 Certificate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Canadian tiger swallowtail in full colour rests on an engraved dandelion. Celia Godkin's design opened the Royal Canadian Mint's Butterflies of Canada series in 2013, and the coin came in a lenticular box that makes the butterfly flap its wings as you tilt it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck in 28.02 g of 99.99% pure silver, 40 mm across, proof finish with a serrated edge. The obverse carries Susanna Blunt's effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. It comes in the Mint's maroon clamshell with the lenticular outer box and serialized certificate. Only 10,000 were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver with colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 28.02 g (0.90 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Serialized Royal Canadian Mint certificate (00381\/10000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case + box (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof coin in capsule, maroon RCM clamshell, lenticular outer box and certificate; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 10,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Celia Godkin (reverse) \/ Susanna Blunt (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Canadian tiger swallowtail is one of the country's most widespread butterflies, found from coast to coast. Unlike many swallowtails it produces a single generation a year. The Mint released this coin at $99.95 in 2013 and it has long been sold out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig, bright and beautifully coloured. The flapping-wings box is a favourite with kids and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67948290900241,"sku":"FS-EDM-0378","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0378_01-front.jpg?v=1793662609","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/2013-canada-20-butterflies-of-canada-canadian-tiger-swallowtail-pure-silver-proof-coin-coloured-lenticular-box-certificate","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}