2016 $20 American Goldfinch Proof Fine Silver Coin - The Migratory Birds Convention 100 Years of Protection

This $20 fine silver coin features a vibrant selectively coloured image of an American goldfinch that celebrates the centennial of landmark conservation measures introduced at the 1916 Migratory Birds Convention. The coin is struck in just over one ounce of 99.99% fine silver, with mintage limited to 6,500 worldwide. As a pure silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, it is GST/HST exempt.

The design features an American goldfinch taking flight. In the centre of the coin beneath a partly cloudy sky a goldfinch lifts off its perch on a fence post. The rich colour over engraving captures the beautiful yellow feathers, white markings and the black of its forehead, wings and tail. In the background is a farmhouse with a split rail fence that stands between a tree and the old stone building.

The American Goldfinch
The goldfinch averages 11 centimetres in length and weighs about 11 grams, and has a short cone-shaped beak and a notched tail. In spring and summer, the male is bright yellow with black wings, cap and tail, with narrow white wing bars. Females are duller in colour. In winter, both males and females are brownish or greyish above, but the male has a yellow wash on the head. They eat seeds from birches, conifers and other trees, plus seeds from goldenrod, asters, burdock, dandelion and chicory, and also garden seeds, berries and insects.  

• Mintage: 6,500
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Weight: 1 oz fine silver  
• GST/HST exempt

Includes:
• 2016 $20 Proof Fine Silver Coin: American Goldfinch

Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day return policy through TSC.