Author Topic: Peregrine on Canadian Quarter (Read 15738 times)

RCF · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2012, 20:39 »

Quote from: Pam on March 08, 2012, 17:47

Have to admit, it doesn't look much like a peregrine to me....!

Nor to me Pam..........its looks more like a stylized raven that you would see on a totem pole.

Pam · « **Reply #27 on:** March 08, 2012, 17:47 »

Have to admit, it doesn't look much like a peregrine to me....!

bcbird · « **Reply #26 on:** March 08, 2012, 17:00 »

Isn't this design also by Corrine Hunt, who did the Peregrine on the commemorative fifty cent (I think) coin, and also the designs of the Olympic 2010 medals? If so it would reflect an aboriginal influence and perhaps even a Pacific coast version of the Peregrine.

pmg · « **Reply #25 on:** March 08, 2012, 15:52 »

it's not a matter of liking the design but the peregrine was made the first choice, that is the only reason i posted it

photosbydennis · « **Reply #24 on:** March 08, 2012, 06:52 »

You don't want to get me going about the design of the Peregrine quarter

Kinderchick · « **Reply #23 on:** March 07, 2012, 22:54 »

I drove over to the Mint today after school and picked up some peregrine falcon coins for my Kinderchicklets. There were plain silver coins and coins with a little bit of colour on them. Each could be purchased at face value, $.25, but they would not sell me more than 8 of each kind today. They said I could come back tomorrow if I wanted to purchase more. There seemed to be quite a steady flow of people picking up any variety of the special edition wildlife coins.

birdcamfan · « **Reply #22 on:** March 07, 2012, 22:22 »

I still think it looks like a parrot!

pmg · « **Reply #21 on:** March 07, 2012, 22:20 »

if you would like to see what the coin looks like...check out the WFP link
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/mints-new-25-cent-coin-part-of-wildlife-series-141546333.html

allikat · « **Reply #20 on:** March 07, 2012, 21:30 »

So........!!!?? What does it look like?! I have seen several commercials on tv about, "the fastest animal in the world who thrive in our cities" (aka, the peregrine falcon), what does this design look like?

Kinderchick · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2012, 20:45 »

I might just pop over there tomorrow, bcbird. The Mint is very close to my school. Today, several of my Kinderchicklet's parents mentioned that they were going to take their children over to collect a few of these coins.

bcbird · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2012, 17:37 »

Quote from: gemcitygemini on March 06, 2012, 14:24

Winnipeggers who show up at the mint, at 520 Lagimodiere Blvd., today or Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. can bring coins to trade for the quarter at its face value.

Anyone planning to take advantage of this offer?

GCG · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2012, 14:24 »

Local Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION

Mint's new 25-cent coin part of wildlife series
By: Staff Writer

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The new 25-cent coin, part of a wildlife series.
THE Royal Canadian Mint launches a special new coin this week.

The commemorative 25-cent coin has a peregrine falcon on it and is part of a series highlighting Canadian wildlife.

Winnipeggers who show up at the mint, at 520 Lagimodiere Blvd., today or Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. can bring coins to trade for the quarter at its face value.

They will also receive a free illustrated collector card.

pmg · « **Reply #16 on:** March 06, 2012, 13:24 »

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/mints-new-25-cent-coin-part-of-wildlife-series-141546333.html

The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a Peregrine coin this week.

RCF · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2012, 19:38 »

Quote from: gemcitygemini on January 13, 2012, 17:56

While watching the noon news today, they announced that there would be changes in how they produce the loonie and toonie, however, most importantly, they said a new series of quarters would be produced this year focusing on wildlife. The third quarter will have a peregrine falcon on it. I had to share with the forum but didn't know where! This is phantastic news. Maybe they will ask Dennis for his expert input.

http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2933.0.html

The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to present the 2011 Special Edition Uncirculated Set. Included in this 8 coin set are the colored and non-colored 25-cent Wood Bison, Orca Whale and Peregrine Falcon coins, one one-dollar coin commemorating the centennial of Parks Canada, and a two-dollar coin celebrating the Boreal Forest. These uncirculated coins have been carefully selected to provide you with the best examples of their kind.

   Wood Bison — Release Date: Mid-February, 2012
   Orca — Release Date: Mid-March, 2012
   Peregrine Falcon – Release Date: Mid-April, 2012

http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/special-edition-uncirculated-set-2011-prod1190012;jsessionid=5CEECB1837DAEADD82A5F684B0361333.worker3

GCG · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2012, 17:56 »

While watching the noon news today, they announced that there would be changes in how they produce the loonie and toonie, however, most importantly, they said a new series of quarters would be produced this year focusing on wildlife. The third quarter will have a peregrine falcon on it.

I had to share with the forum but didn't know where! This is phantastic news. Maybe they will ask Dennis for his expert input.

dupre501 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2011, 00:29 »

The Canadian 2006 $5 coin and stamp set came with a booklet, it is a great set. The coin has great detail and is one of the ones TPC has at the top of the estore page.

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There have been a few other peregrine coins in other countries, I have images of them along the top of the e-store page (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/estore/e-pfrp-store.html) For information on the coins themselves, move the cursor over the images, when I set up the store I added notes to each one of the images. One even has a diamond for the peregrine's eye!

Posted on: November 03, 2011, 09:02:45
Posted by: The Peregrine Chick

Gingerlee · « **Reply #12 on:** November 03, 2011, 21:41 »

I, too, agree with you, Dennis. In fact i find all of them are poor representations of what they are suppose to be. The Mint has done so much better in the past.

Kinderchick · « **Reply #11 on:** November 03, 2011, 20:10 »

Quote from: photosbydennis on November 03, 2011, 18:34

That has to be the saddest looking Peregrine I have ever seen...I'm sitting on the fence about an e-mail to the Canadian Mint and Free Press...

No, no, Dennis, do not sit on the fence. Go for it, on behalf of all of us Phanatics. I'm sure that many of us agree with you.

photosbydennis · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2011, 18:34 »

That has to be the saddest looking Peregrine I have ever seen...it appears to be more like West Coast Native Art.or a new design for the Fruit Loops box.
The folks that came up with this should really have a close look at a Peregrine. I think more detail for the coins would have been better...It appears to be the look that they are going for.
Wonder just how much it would cost to have someone come up this and hope that we like it

I'm sitting on the fence about an e-mail to the Canadian Mint and Free Press.
Sorry, just my thoughts on this $:-\$

birdcamfan · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2011, 17:56 »

I don't think the fine silver coin looks like a peregrine. It looks more like a parrot or a budgie to me. I know it is stylized but I never would have guessed that was a peregrine.

RCF · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2011, 17:53 »

Here is a bit more about circulation

The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to present the 2011 Special Edition Uncirculated Set. Included in this 8 coin set are the colored and non-colored 25-cent Wood Bison, Orca Whale and Peregrine Falcon coins, one one-dollar coin commemorating the centennial of Parks Canada, and a two-dollar coin celebrating the Boreal Forest. These uncirculated coins have been carefully selected to provide you with the best examples of their kind.

   Wood Bison — Release Date: Mid-February, 2012
   Orca — Release Date: Mid-March, 2012
   Peregrine Falcon – Release Date: Mid-April, 2012

http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/special-edition-uncirculated-set-2011-prod1190012;jsessionid=5CEECB1837DAEADD82A5F684B0361333.worker3

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2011, 13:08 »

Here are the websites ...

Special Uncirculated "Our Legendary Nature" Eight Coin (6x0.25, 1x$1.00, 1x$2.00) Set - $23.95

Silver "Our Lengendary Nature" Three Coin ($0.25) Set - $49.95

Silver $10 Peregrine Coin - $69.95

Gold $0.50 Peregrine Coin - $139.95

Interestingly, the designs are different for all the animals (orca, bison & peregrine) on the $0.25 coin and the gold/silver coins.

birdnut · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2011, 10:01 »

Here's the info from the Royal Canadian Mint Web page(under new releases):

It will be a $10 Fine Silver Coin. Only 10,000 will be made.
These are general not for circulation, but for collectors.
Shipping begins mid November and the cost is $69.95 plus taxes.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2011, 09:04 »

There have been a few other peregrine coins in other countries, I have images of them along the top of the e-store page (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/estore/e-pfrp-store.html) For information on the coins themselves, move the cursor over the images, when I set up the store I added notes to each one of the images. One even has a diamond for the peregrine's eye!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2011, 09:02 »

Quote from: Cooper on November 02, 2011, 16:43

Did ya know we'll be getting a peregrine falcon 25 cent piece soon? Not sure who the model was though.

http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=100275

Do we know for sure its a peregrine Cooper?
Its a very neat stylized design - please do let us know if you hear when it will be released into circulation.

RCF · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2011, 19:28 »

That is very cool Cooper!! I want one!!

Kinderchick · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2011, 19:19 »

Very, very cool!

Cooper · « **Reply #1 on:** November 02, 2011, 16:43 »

Did ya know we'll be getting a peregrine falcon 25 cent piece soon? Not sure who the model was though.

http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=100275