A GREAT CANADIAN COIN GIFT! MONARCH AND THE BLOOM. 9999 PURE SILVER PROOF COIN. The Monarch and the Bloom. What a joy to spot this splendid creature! Delicate and graceful, the monarch butterfly flits from one plant to the next, dancing merrily through the sky in search of the perfect flower – like the standout bloom on this coin’s interactive reverse. A monarch butterfly may travel up to 5,000 kilometres during its two-way migration, and it truly is a wonder to observe – both in nature and on this movement coin – as it selects one special flower out of the millions it has passed over. Experience one of nature’s most delicate moments, as a monarch butterfly circles around an aster bloom. Delicate and graceful, the gorgeous monarch butterfly flits from one plant to the next, dancing merrily through the sky in search of the perfect flower-like the standout bloom on this coin’s. A monarch butterfly may travel up to 5,000 kilometers during its two-way migration, an astounding feat for one so small and fragile! It truly is a wonder to observe, both in nature and on this fine silver. Coin, as it selects one special flower out of the millions it has passed over. Tilt the coin to make the monarch fly-the moment is fleeting and full of magic. An interactive viewing experience. The monarch’s multi-generational migration is one of the most complex and highly evolved of any animal, and its unique appearance makes it one of the best-known butterflies in Canada. Through its interactive design, your coin’s reverse invites every viewer to learn more about this emblematic species. 99.99% pure silver coin features a large 65.25 mm diameter that provides enough space for both the engraved and silver cast elements. Together, they form a magical design that will enchant gardeners and nature lovers. Instead of being enclosed in a regular capsule, your coin sits on an elegant wooden base and is protected by a clear dome that allows you to view and interact with your new keepsake. Our movement coins always sell out quickly, and with a limited mintage of just 1,250 coins, this one is sure to be in high demand. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Your coin sits on an elegant wooden base and is protected by a clear dome that allows you to view and interact with this newest addition to your collection. It comes packaged in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded black beauty box. Items shown in picture is similar to the actual items for sale. Stock Photo – The product you receive may not be the exact product pictured. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about this or any of our other listings. We answer all inquiries. Need more scans or pictures, just ask! We have many other Graded; Canadian Gold or Silver coins and cases/COA’s in stock.
Preserved for posterity: The symbol of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign in 99.99% pure silver. One of the most recognizable symbols of a historic reign, the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II was the monarch’s identifier, and most Canadians are used to seeing it imprinted in the insignia of orders, decorations, medals and badges. The personal device of Queen Elizabeth II was synonymous with the Crown and served as a symbol of Sovereignty in Canada for 70 years. It has been re-created and forever preserved on this black rhodium plated 99.99% pure silver tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the keeper of continuity who also advanced the monarchy into the modern age. A solemn black rhodium-plated 99.99% pure silver tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The symbol of a reign. Crafted in 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver, this collector’s item features Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Cypher, one of the most recognizable symbols of a historic reign. The four largest shapes represent the different effigies that have appeared on Canadian coinage throughout the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Every numismatic coin in the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign collection comes packaged with a special beauty box. Mintage is limited to 15,000 coins worldwide. Homage to the crown. On your coin’s reverse, the royal cypher is framed by shapes resembling the gold beads and clusters of stones that adorn St. Edward’s Crown, the crown used at the moment of coronation. This is the crown that is depicted in Queen Elizabeth II’s cypher. Your coin is plated with black rhodium as a symbol of mourning. The only glimpse of silver is on the obverse, where the contrast between the silver effigies and the black rhodium plating keeps the focus on Queen Elizabeth II. Marked by a small Tudor rose, the tribute obverse combines the four different effigies that have graced Canadian coins since Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. This obverse is only featured on the collector coins in the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign collection. Composition 99.99% pure silver with selective black rhodium plating. Weight 31.39 g. Packaging Black clamshell with special graphic beauty box. Cyphers have been used by British monarchs since the reign of Henry VIII. For her cypher, Queen Elizabeth II favoured a stylized representation of St. Edward’s Crown-the official coronation crown dating from the coronation of King Charles II in 1661-over the Tudor Crown. Named after Saint Edward the Confessor, St. Edward’s Crown was made for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661 and continues to serve as the coronation crown. Its design is based on the original medieval crown that had been melted down by the Parliamentarians in 1649. Due to its hefty weight (2.23 kilograms), St. Edward’s Crown is traditionally carried (not worn) during the coronation procession and remains on the altar until the moment of coronation. Fully plated with black rhodium, the reverse features the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II, which combines her initials’E II’ (Elizabeth II) with her title initial’R’ (for Regina, or’Queen’ in Latin) and an image of St. The cypher is framed by shapes resembling the gold beads and clusters of stones that adorn St. Edward’s Crown; the four larger shapes represent the different effigies that have graced Canadian coinage since 1953.
