Description
A timeless design that celebrates Canadian artistry on a grand scale
Artistry is a part of our history. Capturing the most significant details of one?s past, of one?s character, leaves a cultural impression that will remind future generations of their roots.
This exquisite 5 kg fine silver coin is a celebration of Canadian workmanship, mastery and artistry on the grandest scale ? in fact, it is one of our most complex designs yet.
Ornamental flourishes add a sense of timelessness to this snapshot of Canadian Confederation. Backed by a textured field, our nation?s most stately symbol occupies the place of honour at the centre, where it is surrounded by 13 provincial and territorial shields and 13 official floral emblems that speak to our diversity.
KEY FEATURES:
A 180 mm surface diameter. A grand celebration of Canadian artistry and craftsmanship, this coin features a 180 mm diameter that allowed us to engrave the complex, highly detailed design to perfection.
A team effort. With the assistance of several artists and engravers, this prestigious coin was a massive undertaking and is a heartfelt message of thanks from the Royal Canadian Mint to you.
Ultimate presentation. Packaged in our finest wooden collector case, each coin comes with a 12-page booklet filled with images that tell the story behind this design.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Textured field. An engraved wood grain texture fills the field on the obverse and reverse. The subtle background is the perfect complement to the crisp relief, dazzling shine and wooden collector case.
Art for the ages. Classic ornamental flourishes and a botanical art style ensure a timeless elegance.
A prestigious collector?s item. Only 100 of these numismatic masterpieces are available worldwide.
DESIGN
The reverse design is a symbolic celebration of Canada through its many heraldic and floral emblems. The Canada Coat of Arms appears at the centre, where it is framed by classic scrollwork and topped by the maple leaves of Canada.
An ornamental vine forms a wreath behind the 13 provincial and territorial coats of arms. Each shield is paired with the province/territory?s official floral emblem (clockwise from the top): the trillium (Ontario); blue flag (Quebec); mayflower (Nova Scotia); purple violet (New Brunswick); prairie crocus (Manitoba); Pacific dogwood (British Columbia); lady?s slipper (Prince Edward Island); western red lily (Saskatchewan); wild rose (Alberta); pitcher plant (Newfoundland and Labrador); mountain avens (Northwest Territories); fireweed (Yukon); and purple saxifrage (Nunavut).
Both the reverse and obverse feature a wood grain-like textured field. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.