Description

Coin #7 features the lady’s slipper of P.E.I.

For over seven decades, a wild orchid has served as the floral emblem of Prince Edward Island. Canada’s island province is home to three indigenous species of lady’s slippers (Cypripedium spp.), but it is the pink lady’s slipper seen on this coin that is the official provincial flower.

Between April and July, the pink-and-white petals of the lady’s slipper attract insect and human admirers alike. As captivating as it may be, this slow growing, sweetly scented, woodland beauty should not be disturbed and it is better to admire it in the wild… or on our seventh jewellery-inspired Floral Emblems of Canada coin.

Collect all 13 coins for a complete set!

KEY FEATURES:

• A Canadian floral showcase: Collect all of Canada’s provincial and territorial floral emblems with this new 13-coin series!
• A vintage style: The coin’s reverse 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.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• 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 beautiful pendant necklace.
• A new coin each month: Available for individual purchase (a new coin is issued monthly from March 2020 to March 2021) or as part of a monthly subscription that guarantees all 13 flowers will put down roots in your collection. With each subscription, you also get an exclusive graphic beauty box that will hold your 13 coins together as one complete series.
• 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?

The generic lady’s slipper was designated the provincial flower of Prince Edward Island on April 25, 1947. At first, it was represented by the showy lady’s slipper, which is uncommon in the province. In 1965, the pink lady’s slipper (Cypripedium acaule) or moccasin flower was recognized as the official emblem.

This flower gets its name from the pouch-like petals that form the shape of a slipper.

Contrary to its name, the pink lady’s slipper isn’t necessarily pink: its petals can also be white, though this is less common.

Canada is home to eight different species of lady’s slippers, including the pink lady’s slipper that can be found across much of Canada—except in British Columbia, Yukon and Nunavut.

DESIGN

The reverse design by Canadian artist Lisa Thomson-Khan features a colour portrait of

the official floral emblem of Prince Edward Island, the pink lady’s slipper (Cypripedium acaule). The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

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