New Coin Challenge – Bird

Do you know which coin shows this long-tailed bird?

Through the years, the US Mint included many different birds not just the legally required eagle on the reverse of several of our coins.

Coin show - coin challenge - bird

Can you recognize the bird?

More details about this challenge can be found on the main web site at Coin Challenge – Bird. The page shows a couple of hints to get your thought processes engaged.

Other hints will be added to the blog between now and the August 2011 Coin Show.

After the show, the answer will be posted along with a full image of the coin.

Have fun!