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Luminescent Borosilicate Glass Element!
Canada 2016 The Universe 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin
A WORLD FIRST! This glow-in-the-dark coin is made UNIQUE with its own piece of art!
Specifications
Composition - 99.99% pure silver
Finish - Proof, color and borosilicate glass
Weight (g) - 31.39 (one troy ounce)
Diameter (mm) - 38
Edge - serrated
Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary)
Face value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)
Artists - Loïc Beaumont-Tremblay (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Description
There’s a universe of wonders crafted into this coin, starting with the way silver dust swirls together with a variety of borosilicate colored glass pieces to re-create an image of the universe. Every coin has its own unique swirl and each one is captured in a globule of borosilicate glass that has been handcrafted and applied to the coin. The glass was also given added luminescence to capture the faint glow of the galaxy - a stunning effect!
A gorgeous gift for everyone who loves star gazing.
Special features:
• WORLD’S FIRST! This coin features a combination of color and glow paint along with a specially selected borosilicate fine art colored glass that also glows in the dark!
• EACH GLASS PIECE IS A UNIQUE PIECE OF ART! Each coin is crafted with a swirl of silver dust to create an image of the universe that is one-of-a-kind.
• ADDED LUMINESCENCE IN THE COLORED SKY CAPTURES THE FAINT GLOW OF THE GALAXY! A stunning effect that also shines from some of the stars.
• A unique celebration of Canada’s status as the first nation to possess an officially recognized dark sky reserve, a distinction that is a source of pride for Quebecers, particularly those living in the blackout region of Mont-Mégantic.
• For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.
About the Design:
Canadian artist Loïc Beaumont-Tremblay has re-created the forested setting of the Observatoire du Mont-Mégantic beneath a clear, star-filled sky. A globule of borosilicate glass shines with a stunning image of the universe. The round, crystal-clear qualities of the glass are similar to peering through a telescope lens, and its luminescence further enhances the viewer’s experience of gazing into the galaxy.
Packaging:
Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a black beauty box.
Shipping & Handling
Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses. USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express are also available for an additional charge.
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