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2015 Issue
2015
Silver
0.5 oz
.9999 pure
0.5 oz
15,000 minted
$10 CAD
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Colourful Songbirds of Canada: The Northern Cardinal - 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coloured Coin (2015)

2015

A 2015.9999 silver $10 weighing 0.5 oz (15.55g), 34.0 mm diameter. Reverse: A brilliantly coloured Northern Cardinal is depicted perched on a branch. The male cardinal is shown with its distinctive vivid red plumage against a natural background. Mintage: 15,000. Coloured finish.

Metal Silver (.9999 pure)
Weight 0.5 oz (15.55 g)
Mintage 15,000
Denomination $10
Diameter 34.0 mm
Edge Serrated
Finish Coloured
Series Songbirds of Canada
Obverse Susanna Blunt
Reverse Arnold Nogy
Rarity Limited
Est. Value $65
Status Sold Out
Live Melt Value
$44.80 CAD
$32.39 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint Price
$64.95
As issued
Premium
45%
Over melt
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Identification Tips
Serrated edge. Non-magnetic. 99.99% silver.
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Collector Research Notes

A brilliantly coloured Northern Cardinal is depicted perched on a branch. The male cardinal is shown with its distinctive vivid red plumage against a natural background.

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  • This issue is tagged as limited in the local catalog, so collector demand often depends on condition, eye appeal, and how often examples surface for sale.
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  • Use the listed edge, diameter, finish, and legends to verify the exact issue before comparing prices or catalog entries.

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