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2004 $1 Coin & Stamp Set -
The Loon
Long synonymous with the
Canadian north, the common loon is often heard but rarely seen. Reclusive
and solitary, loon pairs prefer to nest in secluded lakes that can support
a diet of small fish and crustaceans. A relatively large bird with wings
that span up to 148 cm (5 ft.) from tip to tip and a 90 cm (3 ft.) long
body, the loon is uniquely adapted to hunting underwater. Unlike most
flying birds, loons have solid bones that enable them to dive to depths of
up to 70 m (230 ft.). Its long, dagger-like beak is ideally suited for
snaring fish. These special adaptations allow an adult loon to consume 10%
of its body weight in fish each day. The Royal Canadian Mint and Canada
Post have joined forces to proudly present The $1 Elusive Loon Stamp and
Coin set. This unique set showcases one aureate bronze $1 proof coin, and
two $1 stamps, one cancelled and one mint.
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Location:
North America
Status: UN Country
Capital City: Ottawa
Main Cities: Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver
Population: 31,000,000 Area [sq.km]: 9,976,140
Currency: 1 Canadian dollar = 100 cents
Languages: English, French, Inuktitut
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant
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