December is a month of garlands and wreaths crafted from evergreen boughs and their’fruits’ the spruce, fir and pinecones. These coniferous trees were once powerful symbols of life that survived winter’s cold and darkest days. Ancient peoples lit fires and decorated their homes with evergreens to provide warmth and to preserve the promise of spring to come. As the fruit of an evergreen tree, pine cones represented re-birth and re-generation. Even in today’s technology-centered world, the pine cone provides a compelling connection to the essence of nature, a reminder of the hope and comfort that lie in the eternal cycle of life. Specifications: Face Value: 20 dollars Mintage: 5,000 (each) Composition: 99.99% pure Silver Weight (g): 31.39 Diameter (mm): 38 Edge: Serrated Finish: Proof embedded with Swarovski Elements. Maroon clamshell with black beauty box. Embellishments such as sculptures or moving parts. Crystals, gemstones or diamonds embedded into the coin. Sculptures and/or other moving parts. The Royal Canadian Mint’s FAQ. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.