The 2015 Canadian Great Horned Owl 1 oz Silver Coin represents the fourth and final design released in the Birds of Prey Series, issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. The coins in this collection have proven incredibly popular amongst collectors and investors both, with each design being highly appreciated upon release. The Birds of Prey Series of coins was the second wildlife-themed series released by the Royal Canadian Mint. The mint has a reputation for producing some of the most interesting designs in the world. The coins contain 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver and have a face value of $5, backed by the Canadian government.
Highlights:
The coins in the Birds of Prey series were first released in 2014. The first release was the beautifully designed peregrine falcon. The 2015 Canadian Great Horned Owl 1 oz Silver Coin was preceded by the bald eagle coin in 2014 and the red tailed hawk in 2015.
The image featured on the 2015 Canadian Great Horned Owl 1 oz Silver Coin was inspired by well-known Canadian artist Emily Damstra. Damstra designed the final two coins in the Canadian Wildlife Series. Her work was so widely appreciated that the Royal Canadian Mint requested that she design all of the coins in the Birds of Prey Series.
Your 2015 Canadian Great Horned Owl 1 oz Silver Coin has been issued a grade of MS70 from the NGC. Coins with this rating have their full, original mint luster, and no detracting flaws of any kind.
Obverse
The obverse design of the 2015 Canadian Great Horned Owl 1 oz Silver Coin features the right-profile effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty is Englands longest-reigning monarch. Her portraits have been shown on coins in England and across the commonwealth since she ascended to the throne.
Reverse
The reverse design of the 2015 Canadian Great Horned Owl 1 oz Silver Coin features the Great Horned Owl design imagined by artist Emily Damstra. The image shows the large regal bird swooping down on its prey.
The Royal Canadian Mint was established in 1908. It operates out of Winnipeg and Ottawa, producing some of the highest quality coins and bars in the world.
Ordering
We love to hear from our Provident Metals customers. If you have any questions about this or other products that we carry, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-313-3315. You can also reach out to us by chatting with us live online through our website, or by sending us a quick email.
When the subtotal of your purchase, including applicable discounts, is $199 or more, you receive free shipping for your entire order. In order to receive free shipping on purchases of $199 or more, you must live within the 50 US states. For orders less than $199, a $9.95 shipping fee applies. All products are discreetly packaged and shipped with full insurance included.
Most Provident orders are shipped within one (1) business day of your payment clearing. Payments made via PayPal clear instantly. Bitcoin payments clear instantly once the transaction is confirmed. Credit Card and bank wire payments process within 1 business day. ACH and paper check payments take 3-5 business days. Once payments are processed, products are released to fulfillment for packaging and shipping.
All orders of $199 or more that are eligible for free shipping are, by default, shipped via a carrier of our choice (USPS or UPS). Depending on the contents and size of your purchase, you may be able to upgrade to a specific carrier during checkout.
For those orders of $999.99 or less, there is no need to sign for your package. However, you may select the option to require a signature at delivery if you want. This can be chosen and paid for at checkout. All orders of $1000 or more require a signature to complete delivery.
Provident is only able to ship to addresses in any of the 50 US states. This includes P.O. boxes and APO addresses.
Year | 2015 |
---|---|
Condition | MS70 |
Grading Service | NGC |
Mint Mark | Not Shown |
Metals Purity | .9999 |
Producer | Royal Canadian Mint |
Thickness | 3.29 mm |
Diameter | 38 mm |
Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
Denomination | $5 CAD |
Country | Canada |
Designer (Obverse) | Susanna Blunt |
Designer (Reverse) | Emily Damstra |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Product Series | Birds of Prey |
Certificate of Authenticity | No |
Capsule Size | 38 mm |
Packaging | NGC Plastic Slab |
Packaging Dimensions | 3.346x2.369x0.393 |
Metal Content | 1 Troy Ounce |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
Provident ID | 2572466 |