NORTHERN FLICKER Birds Among Nature Colours Silver Coin 10$ Canada 2017

The reverse image by Canadian artist Jean-Charles Daumas captures the delicate beauty of springtime in Canada's many forests. Returning to its breeding range after wintering in the south, the northern flicker is positioned vertically on a tree limb to allow a full view of its distinctively patterned plumage. Intricate engraving captures its likeness in outstanding detail, from the relatively long bill to the darker markings on its tail and upper wing feathers. Towards the base of the tree, selective colour adds a bright splash of colour to the woodland scene. Red, green, yellow and white paint beautifully recreate the three-leaf clusters of red trillium (Trillium erectum) and white trillium (Trillium grandiflorum), which carpet the forest floor each April and May. On the left 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.