{"product_id":"2023-colourful-birds-northern-cardinal-1-oz-pure-silver-proof","title":"2023 Colourful Birds Northern Cardinal 1 oz Pure Silver","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Winter Icon: The Northern Cardinal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the vibrant beauty of a Canadian winter with this 1 oz \u003cstrong\u003e99.99% pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e coin. As the third release in the popular \u003cem\u003eColourful Birds\u003c\/em\u003e series, this 2023 issue captures the brilliant crimson plumage of the male northern cardinal. Designed by artist \u003cstrong\u003eTony Bianco\u003c\/strong\u003e, the scene depicts this iconic songbird perched on a bittersweet branch within a snow-dusted spruce tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVibrant Selective Color and Perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of \u003cstrong\u003eselective color application\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the cardinal's striking red feathers against the soft, engraved textures of the evergreen needles and a snow-blanketed landscape. The raised perspective creates an intimate tableau, pulling the viewer into the quiet winter scene. This year-round resident is a beloved symbol of resilience and color, particularly in the quiet, white-hued months of the Canadian winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMemorial Effigy and Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the posthumous \u003cstrong\u003ememorial effigy\u003c\/strong\u003e of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, including the four-pearl marking and the double date of her reign (1952-2022). Struck in a brilliant proof finish, this \u003cstrong\u003elimited mintage issue\u003c\/strong\u003e of 7,500 coins follows the success of previous releases in the series. Each coin is housed in a premium Royal Canadian Mint clamshell and includes a serialized certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Coin Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46174867751068,"sku":"CCV-0007","price":699.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/canadacoinvault.com\/products\/2023-colourful-birds-northern-cardinal-1-oz-pure-silver-proof","provider":"Canada Coin Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}