{"product_id":"2013-butterflies-tiger-swallowtail-50c","title":"2013 Canada 50-Cent Silver-Plated Coin – Butterflies of Canada: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Canadian tiger swallowtail rests on a golden dandelion in this 2013 50-cent coin — the very first issue in the Royal Canadian Mint's Butterflies of Canada series. Artist Celia Godkin's reverse design pairs a mirror-like proof background with selective colour, bringing the butterfly's signature yellow-and-black tiger striping to vivid life on a generous 42 mm canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a silver-plated copper collector coin — prized for its artistry and series-first status rather than metal content. It arrives complete in its original Royal Canadian Mint maroon clamshell case with serialized certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 50 Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Silver-Plated Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 33.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 42 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof with selective colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Serialized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — pristine surfaces with vibrant colour, sealed in original mint capsule and packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 20,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Celia Godkin (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Canadian tiger swallowtail (Papilio canadensis) is one of Canada's most recognizable butterflies, with a wingspan reaching ten centimetres — a true harbinger of spring across the country. As the flagship coin of the Butterflies of Canada program, this first issue holds a special place for series collectors, and its large-format coloured design made it one of the Mint's most approachable collector pieces of 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright, colourful and big — 42 mm is a lot of coin. As the very first Butterflies of Canada issue, it's the natural place to start the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118877167889,"sku":"FS-EDM-0016","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/ADD342F4-8D03-465E-A1C1-780243E31A5E.jpg?v=1786466619","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/2013-butterflies-tiger-swallowtail-50c","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}