Since Italian explorer John Cabot first reached Canadian shores more than 500 years ago, Canada has become home to one of the largest Italian diasporas in the world with over 1.5 million Canadians claiming Italian ancestry. This 99.99% pure silver coin features a circular arrangement of elements that form a symbolic representation of the Italian-Canadian community. Framed by repeating emblems representing two cultures coming together, the five-pointed Stella d’Italia is adorned with simulated Italian red coral and positioned at the centre, similar to how it appears in the emblem of the Italian Republic. The emblem also inspired the Renaissance-style pattern appearing on both the reverse and obverse, where olive branches represent peace and. Abundance, and oak leaves symbolize. Features a colourful centrepiece made of simulated Italian red coral.