2023 Specimen Set
Endangered Species: Conservation stories - Greater Sage-Grouse

This set is part of the Specimen Sets series.
4th set of the sub-series from Specimen Sets, Endangered Species.

Specifications:
- 5 cents: Composition: Nickel-plated steel ; Weight: 3.95 g ; Diameter: 21.20 mm ; Edge: Plain.
- 10 cents: Composition: Nickel-plated steel ; Weight: 1.75 g ; Diameter: 18.06 mm ; Edge: Reeded.
- 25 cents: Composition: Nickel-plated steel ; Weight: 4.44 g ; Diameter: 23.88 mm ; Edge: Reeded.
- 50 cents: Composition: Nickel-plated steel ; Weight: 6.90 g ; Diameter: 27.13 mm ; Edge: Reeded.
- 1 dollar: Composition: Brass-plated steel ; Weight: 6.27 g ; Diameter: 26.50 mm (11-sided) ; Edge: Plain.
- 2 dollars: Composition: Outer ring : Nickel-plated steel / Inner core : Inner core: Brass-plated aluminum bronze ; Weight: 6.99 g ; Diameter: 28.03 mm ; Edge: Interrupted Serrations.

A world exclusive and one of our most popular annual sets. The Royal Canadian Mint is the only mint to issue an annual set of coins in a specimen finish (brilliant/frosted relief against a lined background). All six Canadian denominations of circulation coinage are represented in this 2023 Specimen Set, which includes a limited-edition specimen dollar (a set exclusive) that features one of Canada’s most endangered birds.

Each spring, the male greater sage-grouse puts on quite a show: it fans out its plumage, puffs (and pops) its chest and struts its stuff in hopes of attracting a mate. The elaborate courtship display has been captured on a coin that is exclusive to the 2023 Specimen Set issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. The 2023 specimen dollar’s design highlights the endangered status of a species that occupies just 7% of its historical range in Canada. Fewer than 250 remain in the wild, but thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and its partners, the greater sage-grouse stands a chance of strutting and dancing its way to repopulation.

 Fourth in a multi-year series that is helping to raise awareness of wildlife conservation and species recovery efforts in Canada.
 The specimen dollar features the greater sage-grouse, an endangered species in Canada and one that inhabits the same grassland ecosystem as the swift fox featured in 2022.
 All six coins are presented side-by-side in elegant book-style packaging that allows for easy viewing.
 An affordable set that makes a great gift for animal lovers of all ages, and its educational theme makes it the perfect starter set for a new collector.
 Only 30,000 sets available.

SPECIMEN SETS - ENDANGERED SPECIES: CONSERVATION STORIES - GREATER SAGE-GROUSE (SET OF 6 COINS) - 2023 CANADIAN COINS 43 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 06- SPECIMEN SET and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.