2022 20$ American Waxwing

2nd coin of the colorful birds series , the Blue Jay of 2021! Enhanced with selective coloring and composed of 1 oz of 99.99% pure silver, it honors the colors of nature as well as a fascinating bird that is often seen in the urban and wild spaces of Canada .

Star of the Royal Canadian Mint's second Colored Birds coin, the American Waxwing is easily recognizable by its slicked-back crest, black mask and silky brown and yellow plumage. Present in all provinces and territories of Canada, this gregarious bird feeds in flocks. It is fond of insects and small fruits, like those of the crabapple tree in flower represented on this nature-inspired motif