CHICKADEE Cincia Birds Among Nature Colours Silver Coin 10$ Canada 2017

The reverse of the coin is designed by Canadian artist Jean-Charles Daumas deftly and combines sumptuous colours and intricate engraving that leaves one with an appreciation for nature's beauty. The selective application of colour recreates the soft pink and white hues of the magnolia (Magnoliaceae) blossoms, which evoke a warm, sunny day in May. One can imagine the musical call of the blackcapped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) filling the air as it sits perched on the branch; engraved in outstanding detail, the diminutive chickadee presents its right-side profile to allow the viewer to study its body shape and narrow tail. On top of the reverse, the inscription: "10 DOLLARS" – the face value. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "CANADA" – the issue country, "D·G·REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina, "2017" – the year of issue and "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen.