SKU# OK130403E
2014 $20 Red Trillium with Swarovski
Crystal Dew Drop Elements 1 oz Pure Silver Color Proof
Specifications
Maximum Mintage – 10,000
Composition - 99.99%
pure silver
Finish - proof
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 - Margaret Best
(reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Description
Three
"dewdrops" glitter from the beautiful red trillium on this coin. Its name comes from the Greek word tris which means "thrice," and
describes the flower's three petals, three sepals, and three leaves.
The petals are a rich,
deep red and form one of nature's most distinctive blooms – both breathtaking
and unforgettable in its simplicity. Trillium erectum is native to
northeastern North America, and was once common throughout the deciduous
forests of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, but over-picking
and development have made it increasingly rare.
In spring, each plant
produces a single flower, and picking it can be fatal, or hinder the plant's
ability to bloom for several years. The
red trillium is a slow-growing plant that can live for 30 years, but may take
as many as 15 years to bloom. This
stunning coin delivers a crystal-enhanced flower to enthrall admirers for
generations to come.
Like every coin in this
highly collectible series, this colored 99.99% pure silver coin is highlighted
with three sparkling Swarovski Elements, representing morning dew drops on this
beautiful wildflower.
Special features:
·
This striking colored
coin dotted with 3 Swarovski crystal elements captures the glory of spring's
early-flowering Trillium erectum - the
lovely red trillium.
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Incredible artistry: the
full-color original artwork by Canadian artist Margaret Best is engraved and
finished with exceptional craftsmanship by Royal Canadian Mint engravers.
·
Striking engraving and
beautiful color bring to life every detail of this rich burgundy-red flower on
its delicate green stem, set against a distinctive whorl of three grass-green
leaves.
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An excellent addition to
any nature-focused, floral, or Canadiana
collection.
·
99.99% pure silver.
Design:
This coin features a
bright burgundy red trillium bloom where three ruddy petals sit atop three
red-lined green sepals. From the center
of the flower, there rise six pink stamens and three short stigmas. Viewed from the front and slightly above, the
flower is perched on a bowing, delicate green stem above the characteristic
whorl of three leaf-like bracts borne by all trilliums. Each petal of the flower is adorned with a
sparkling crystal-colored Swarovski element.
Packaging:
Each coin is
encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell
with a black beauty box.
Shipping & Handling
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& handling to USA via USPS First Class Mail!
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additional charge.
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