Store Category: Celebrating Canada’s Diversity. 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 strength. Features a colourful centrepiece made of simulated Italian red coral. Crafted in 1 oz. Of 99.99% pure silver, this coin celebrates and symbolically represents Italian culture in Canada. On your coin’s reverse, the colourful centrepiece is simulated Italian red coral. Prized for its beauty and protective powers, Italian red coral is deeply embedded in Italian culture and tradition. This is the second fine silver coin in the. Celebrating Canada’s Diversity. Series that began with a 99.99% pure gold offering in 2019. Due to popular demand, the series was expanded in 2024 to include a 99.99% pure silver version of the gold issue. A spellbinding addition to your collection. Only 5,500 coins are available worldwide-a lower mintage than 2024. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. 99.99% pure silver with simulated Italian red coral. Tony Bianco (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse). I do leave feedback for everyone.