99.99% Pure Silver Proof Coin. All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see Additional Information below). All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint – The counterfeiting of numismatic coins, and the sale of stolen coins, are serious problems for coin collectors and dealers. Unlike many other coin dealers. To protect against these risks, we do not sell’second-hand’ coins. All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. Composition – 99.99% pure silver. Weight (g) – 31.39 (one troy ounce). Diameter (mm) – 38. Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary). Face value – 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin). Artists – Sarindar Dhaliwal (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). Spiritual light radiates outward from the center of this coin like the joy that fills people’s hearts and homes during the Festival of Lights an ancient Hindu tradition that is now celebrated every year by more than a million Indo-Canadians. The diverse symbols in this coin’s design are a beautiful blend of East and West, and reflect the universal themes of light triumphing over dark and good extinguishing evil. Captures the luminous spirit of this ancient Festival of Lights! CANADIAN TWIST ON PATTERNED INLAY THAT FAMOUSLY ADORNS THE TAJ MAHAL! The outermost ring offers a Canadian twist on the patterned inlay that famously adorns the Taj Mahal, using intricately engraved trilliums and Pacific dogwood blossoms to represent Canada’s largest Indo-Canadian populations in Toronto, Ont. REFLECTS A SPIRIT OF INCLUSION! Alongside these provincial floral emblems is Canada’s own iconic national symbol, the maple leaf, which reflects a spirit of inclusion and the thriving cultural diversity that defines this nation. CAPTURES THE LUMINOUS ESSENCE OF FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS! Symbols from the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths form a series of rings that frame the centre, where the silvery shine of the engraved clay lamp (diya) poignantly captures the luminous essence of this ancient tradition known as the Festival of Lights. Beautifully rendered in finely detailed engraving and enhanced with multiple finishes, which add an unmistakable dimension to every aspect of this ornate design. The coin’s low mintage of 8,500 worldwide makes this a must-have collectible. A DEEPLY MEANINGFUL GIFT! This coin marks the most treasured of all Indian celebrations, to be cherished and valued by generations to come! ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt! Inspired by the elaborate patterns of Indian textiles, ornamentation, and mandalas, the coin was designed by Canadian artist Sarindar Dhaliwal. It presents a visually stunning celebration of Diwali as a cherished multicultural tradition in several communities across Canada. Symbols from the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths form a series of rings that frame the center, where the silvery shine of the engraved clay lamp (diya) poignantly captures the luminous essence of this ancient tradition known as the Festival of Lights. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a standard beauty box. So our costs for Canadian coins also vary from day to day. Unsearched All of the coins offered in this listing are unsearched. Many coin dealers search all coins when they are received from the Mint. They “cherry-pick” the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc. When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins. Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed. Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered. Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We often include proof coin photos with the coin slightly tilted to better depict the mirror bright surfaces. However, tilting the coin may resulting one side being slightly out of focus. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits. The item “Canada 2016 $20 Diwali Festival of Lights 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Proof Coin” is in sale since Saturday, October 08, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “okranchlandandcattlecompany” and is located in Lewisville, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Brazil, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Indonesia, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Certification: Royal Canadian Mint
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Composition: Silver
- Finish: Proof
- Edge: Serrated
- Series: Diwali
- Strike Type: Proof
- Year: 2016
- Geographic Origin: Canada
- Material: Silver
- Precious Metal Content: 1oz.
- Type: Proof
