Description

Complete the series with this FINAL coin

Our Floral Emblems of Canada series concludes with the official flower of Canada’s youngest territory.

Beautiful purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) is known as aupaluktunnguat in Inuktitut, one of Nunavut’s four official languages. This star-shaped flower is one of Canada’s northernmost wildflower species. It’s also one of the first signs of spring in the Arctic, where its speedy re-emergence after a harsh winter is symbolic of the hardy, determined nature of the region’s inhabitants.

Complete your Floral Emblems of Canada series with Coin #13 — order today!

KEY FEATURES:

• A Canada-themed floral showcase: This is the final coin in our 13-part series featuring Canada’s provincial and territorial floral emblems. Complete your series!
• A subscription exclusive: If you subscribed to the complete series, your final coin comes with a ready-to-frame postcard, which features original artwork created by Lisa Thomson-Khan exclusively for our collectors. It’s our way of thanking you for your commitment to these 13 beautiful Floral Emblems of Canada.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• A vintage style: The coin’s proof finish gives it the look of vintage silver jewellery. This perfectly complements the colour portraits at the centre of our floral-themed celebration of Canada.
• A history-minded approach: The 13 coins are ordered in the way each province became part of Confederation, followed by each territory.
• Fits in a bezel: The 27 mm diameter allows your coin to fit in a bezel (not included), which will transform your coin into a magnificent pendant necklace.
• A great gift or new addition: These beautiful coins make a great Canadian gift, and they’re the perfect addition to any Canadiana-themed collection.

DID YOU KNOW?

Nunavut was officially established on April 1, 1999. A year later, on May 1, 2000, the purple saxifrage was adopted as the official floral emblem of Nunavut.

Saxifraga is derived from the Latin words saxum, meaning “stone” or “rock,” and frango, meaning “to break.” This floral species commonly roots in rock fissures and crevices, where it gives the impression that it has split the stone.

Purple saxifrage flowers are edible — in fact, they’re part of a traditional diet in some communities where berries aren’t available. The stems and leaves are also used for tea, while the sweet blooms have been used (in moderation) to help relieve gastric problems.

DESIGN

The reverse design by Canadian artist Lisa Thomson-Khan features a coloured portrait of the official floral emblem of Nunavut, the purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia), surrounded by a stylized floral pattern. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

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