Pièce 1/2 once d'argent Pygargue à tête blanche 2016 | Monnaie royale canadienne

This is the second fractional bald eagle silver coin produced by the RCM.

The coin features precisely machined radial lines on both sides of the coin, as well as a micro-engraved maple leaf as security features, just as used on the gold and silver maple leaf coins.

The obverse features the Susanna Blunt effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the unusual denomination of two dollars.

The reverse showcases the largest of the birds of prey, a bald eagle.

It is about to land at it's nest and is carrying a salmon in it's talons.

Tree branches share the foreground with the eagle.

All of the writing on the reverse runs around the rim of the coin in the area filled by the radial lines.

Highlights

• Ships individually in a protective plastic sleeve
• Consisting of 1/2 oz of 9999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her name and the legal tender value of the coin
• Reverse: Features an engraving of a detailed bald eagle holding a fish on its talons, a privy mark, the year of release, the name of the country of issue, metal purity, type and weight in English and French

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned for producing some of the highest quality and purity of gold and silver bullion coins and bars in the world. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1999.