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ANIMAL ARCHITECTS  -  2014 CANADIAN COINS  # 03  -  CATERPILLER AND CHRYSALIS

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Catterpillar and chrysalis
Few metamorphoses are as dramatic as the one experienced by the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), which are a welcome sight during the summer across the many regions of Canada. Its beautifully patterned black and orange wings easily make the species one of the most recognisable butterflies found in North America; however, this iconic form is only attained during the final stage of its life cycle, after it sheds its brightly striped caterpillar form and develops within the safety of the chrysalis that encases it.

The process begins when the caterpillar spins a silk pad on the underside of a milkweed (Asclepias) leaf and attaches its hind claspers to it. Now suspended with its head facing downwards, the caterpillar's life depends on the strength of this attachment. Twisting around, the caterpillar sheds its skin to reveal a moist exoskeleton that hardens to a waxy, green-coloured coating. The chrysalis darkens and becomes transparent over the course of nine to 15 days, during which time the pupa develops inside. The butterfly soon emerges (after approximately 10 days with a little assistance from gravity as it pushes down and outwards to split the chrysalis. Now free, the butterfly will rest on its former enclosure while expanding its wings in preparation for its first flight.
This coin is the third issue of the Animal Architects collection.
The first coin of the series, released in April 2013, depicts the Bee and Hive.
The second coin of the series, released in October 2013, depicts the Spider and web.
The third and the last coin of the series, released in June 2014,depicts the Caterpillar and chrysalis.

ANIMAL ARCHITECTS - CATERPILLER AND CHRYSALIS - 2014 CANADIAN COINS 03 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 10- FLORA, FAUNA & NATURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.

Face value : 3 CANS

Print : 10000

Manufacturer : MONNAIE ROYALE CANADIENNE

Component : FINE SILVER

SKU0623932055384
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