2022 Colourful Birds Cedar Waxwing 1 oz Pure Silver Proof

Nature’s Palette: The Cedar Waxwing

Celebrate the elegant beauty of one of Canada’s most social songbirds with this 1 oz 99.99% pure silver coin. As the second release in the highly sought-after Colourful Birds series, this issue features the Cedar Waxwing. Designed by Canadian artist Tony Bianco, the reverse offers an intimate eye-level view of the bird perched upon a flowering crab apple branch, set against an intricately engraved backyard garden.

Brilliant Selective Color

The application of selective color brings the waxwing’s signature silky plumage to life, highlighting its distinctive black mask, yellow-tipped tail, and the unique red waxy secretions on the wing feathers that give the species its name. The soft pastel hues of the crab apple blossoms provide a stunning contrast to the mirror-like proof finish of the silver field, creating a vibrant celebration of Canadian backyard nature.

A Premier Collector’s Series

Following the success of the sold-out 2021 Blue Jay, this 2022 edition continues the tradition of exceptional avian artistry. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. With a limited mintage of 7,500 coins, this serialized piece is a high-authority addition for bird enthusiasts and silver collectors alike. Each coin arrives in a premium Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell and black beauty box.