Composition : 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Mintage : 20,000

Artistry in flight

The bright and colorful wing patterns of butterflies are a marvel. And every summer, people around the world are witness to a fluttering art show as these natural works of art take flight. Antartica is the only continent without butterflies.

Of the 24,000 species in the world, Canada in home to 297 of them, including the Clouded Sulphur (Colias philodice). This yellow butterfly is a familiar sight across Canada as far north as the Yukon and the Northwest Territories, dancing from flower to flower in gardens and open fields. Young males often congregate at puddles or other wet areas,abehavior that gave rise to the common name "Mud Puddle Butterfly".

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The Clouded Sulphur can be seen from May until early November, but is most abundant during the latter part of the season.

This coin is the second issue of the Canadian butterfly collection.
The first coin of the series, released in 2004, depictsthe Canadian tiger swallowtail butterfly.
The second coin of the series, released in 2004, depicts the Canadian clouded sulphur butterfly.
The third coin of the series, released in 2005, depicts the Monarch.
The fourth coin of the series, released in 2005, depicts the Spangled fritillary butterfly.
The fifth coin of the series, released in 2006, depicts the Short-tailed swallowtail butterfly.
The sixth coin of the series, released in 2006, depicts the Silvery blue butterfly.

BUTTERFLIES OF CANADA - CLOUDED SULPHUR - 2004 CANADIAN COINS 02 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 10- FLORA, FAUNA & NATURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.