1 Diner Western Capercaillie

Features

Issuer Andorra
Co-prince Joan Enric Vives i Sicília (2003-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2012
Value 1 Diner (1 ADD)
Currency Diner (1977-2014)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 27 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled, coloured (Prism Technologhy)
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
117955
References KM# 454
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Western Capercaillie

Series: Birds of Andorra

Obverse

Coat of arms of Andorra with the motto "Virtus Unita Fortior" inside a semi-open circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRINCIPAT D'ANDORRA
VIRTVS VNITA FORTIOR
1 D.
2012

Translation:
Principality of Andorra
United virtue is stronger

Reverse

Male Western Capercaillie as prism insert

Script: Latin

Lettering: OCELLS D'ANDORRA

Translation: Birds of Andorra

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), also known as the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock, cock-of-the-woods, or simply capercaillie, is a heavy member of the grouse family and the largest of all extant grouse species. The heaviest-known specimen, recorded in captivity, had a weight of 7.2 kilograms (16 pounds). Found across Europe and the Palearctic, this primarily-ground-dwelling forest grouse is renowned for its courtship display. This bird shows extreme sexual dimorphism, with males nearly twice the size of females. The global population is listed as "least concern" under the IUCN, although the populations of central Europe are declining and fragmented, or possibly extirpated. The subspecies present in the Pyrenees is the Tetrao urogallus aquitanicus.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  2 500 Prooflike

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