2006 Canadian 50 Cent Silver Proof Coin Short-Tailed Swallowtail w/ Box CoA Colorized Sterling Silver Proof 50 Cent Canadian piece Features Short-Tailed Swallowtail Includes Box and CoA, which reads: Certificate of Authenticity This certificate attests that your 2006 Canadian 50-Cent Silver Coin is proof quality and is authorized by the Government of Canada. The coin was expertly struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and has a limited mintage of 20,000 coins worldwide. Artistry in flight The bright and colourful 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. Antarctica is the only continent without butterflies. Of the 24,000 species in the world, Canada is home to 297 of them, including the Short-tailed Swallowtail. This particular Swallowtail is unique to the Maritime Provinces, Labrador and areas around the Gulf of St. Lawrence to St. Fulgence (Quebec). As its name suggests, the tails on this butterfly are shorter than those of related species. Also, there is often a hint of orange in the rows of yellow dots that run along the edge of its back, rounded wings and the hindwing has a reddish-orange eye spot with a black dot in the centre. There are three subspecies of Short-tailed Swallowtail and they have varying degrees of orange colouring. Papilio brevicauda brevicauda has the most orange and can be found in Newfoundland and Anticosti Island whereas Quebec's P. brevicauda gaspeensis has the least amount of orange. The third subspecies, P. brevicauda bretonensis, lives on Cape Breton Island (Nova Scotia) and the northern shore of New Brunswick. Like all butterflies, the Short-tailed Swallowtail loves gardens, but it can also be seen flying over cliffs and rocky beaches by the sea, and above treeline in the mountainous regions of the Maritimes. It flies from mid-June to the end of July. Free US Shipping with Insurance Included. All items are professionally packaged and shipped. All shipments include insurance and delivery confirmation or signature confirmation. Local Pick-up is available in our showroom. (Contact us for payment methods to pay on pickup.) International Shipping: Worldwide Shipping at Buyer?s Expense *The customs requirements for each country, including all import duties, taxes, and fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All international packages will have the required customs declaration and value of order. California Buyers: 9% sales tax will be added. If you spend the equivalent of $1500.00 or more, items are tax free! Returns Policy: Your continuing satisfaction is very important to us. We offer a 30 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. All items must be returned in the same condition that it was received. Please note that the buyer is responsible for return shipping and a 20% restocking fee may apply. If the item is returned, buyer may be responsible for initial shipping costs. Unslabbed coins will be sent to buyers in personalized coin flips. If the coin is removed from the holder, the coin will no longer be accepted for returns. About Us: As one of the largest Coin Jewelry Companies on the west coast, and also one of the best gold buyers, Continental has been the destination for coins, jewelry, fine art and collectible buyers and sellers for over 45 years. Whether you?re looking to buy items or interested in selling gold and silver for cash, sell coins, or a variety of other collectibles, we are here to help. All items for sale are available for viewing at our Southern California showroom. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please click "Ask a question" below, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Continental Coin and Jewelry Company Web Department: Monday - Friday, from 10:30am - 6pm PST Reference Item #FCC-3258 JP 7/10/17 Visit Our Store: Continental Coin and Jewelry