One of the most important qualities any plant can possess is versatility, and the Queen Elizabeth rose has it in spades. For over 60 years, its pink blooms have long been a favourite among Canadian gardeners and florists, who prize this rose variety for its hardiness and beauty—a combination of traits that exemplify Canada itself.
2016 – $3 Fine Silver Queen Elizabeth Rose
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Description
One of the most important qualities any plant can possess is versatility, and the Queen Elizabeth rose has it in spades. For over 60 years, its pink blooms have long been a favourite among Canadian gardeners and florists, who prize this rose variety for its hardiness and beauty—a combination of traits that exemplify Canada itself.
SPECIAL FEATURES
DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian artist Claudio D’Angelo features two open blooms of the Queen Elizabeth rose variety. Timeless and elegant, the highly detailed design conveys much of the rose’s delicate beauty through the meticulous engraving, which gives the image its life-like quality. The use of pink gold plating technology on the two blooms further adds to the artistry by representing the Queen Elizabeth rose’s distinctive pink colour, allowing this majestic floral beauty to stand out against the silver background.
Additional information
| Year Released | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Month Released | May |
| Composition | 99.99% pure silver |
| Mintage | 10000 |
| Weight | 7.96 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Face Value | ¢ 3 |
| Finish | Proof |
| Edge | Serrated |
| Artist | Claudio D'Angelo (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse) – See more at: http://www.mint.ca/store/coins/pure-silver-coin-with-selective-rose-gold-plating–queen-elizabeth-rose-2016-prod2680075?rcmiid=link, Pure_Silver_Coin_with_Selective_Rose_Gold_Plating_Queen_Elizabeth_Rose_2016&#.VyGyTWMqhFI, search, searchresults |