Dynamic movement created by the characters bring this design to life, much like the end credits after each cartoon and the famous line Thats all Folks! . As the star of the show, Bugs Bunny is the centre focus. The other characters are sometimes portrayed as antagonists: theres Wile E. Coyote, Tasmanian Devil, Daffy Duck, and Marvin the Martian. A wonderful collectible for those with a passion for animation and its history. Special features: The coins design brings together several main characters from Looney Tunes cartoons, including Bugs Bunny, Tasmanian Devil, Wile E. Coyote, Daffy Duck and Marvin the Martian. Crafted from 14-karat gold. Finely detailed engraving is enhanced by the use of vibrant colour, exemplifying the craftsmanship and artistry for which the Royal Canadian Mint is renowned. Comes packaged in a premium fire-branded wooden case. In keeping with the playful nature of Looney Tunes, look closely at the coin to find a hidden surprise design element! As part of this special issue, the coin includes an exclusive Looney Tunes pocket watchnot available anywhere else! A sentimental gift for any Looney Tunes fan. About the Design: The coins image, provided by Warner Bros. Brings together some of the principal Looney Tunes characters framed in concentric circles, much like the end credits after each cartoon that were accompanied by the line Thats all Folks! . Beautifully detailed engraving and spectacular colour bring this design to life, with dynamic movement created by the characters as they appear to be emerging from the centre opening. As the star of the’show’, Bugs Bunny is the centre focus; with one hand leaning on the circle, he confidently smiles his wide, buck-toothed grin as his other gloved hand reaches out toward the viewer. Coyote just over Bugs right shoulder, as he looks off the side and waves a closed fist in the air; above him stands Tasmanian Devil with his arms raised and mouth open; next to him is Daffy, who bears an expression of defiant outrage as he also stands with fists clenched; finally, theres the calmly villainous space character known as Marvin the Martian, who lifts his thumb up as he scrutinizes something in the distance. Packaging: Your coin is encapsulated, and presented in a premium fire-branded wooden case with graphic beauty box. The pictures are computer images. The coin come as issued incl. My asking price is very low. Here is further information taken from the Royal Canadian Mint website. On July 1, 1927, the Dominion of Canada marked 60 years of progress under the banner of Confederation. Festivities across the country offered proof of a strengthening sense of national pride and identitya spirit beautifully preserved in a table medal from the by-gone era: the Diamond Jubilee of the Confederation of Canada Medal. Re-created here on the coin’s reverse, the medal’s Art Deco-inspired design makes it a stunning part of Canada’s medallic history. On the 150th anniversary of Confederation, we pay tribute to a tradition of celebration with a tribute to this artefact from another historic yearthe year of Canada’s Diamond Jubilee! AN EXQUISITE TRIBUTE TO CANADA’S FIRST ARTIFACT! FIRST COIN IN NEW SERIES! Pure silver coin is the first in a series of three important historical pieces commemorating Canadian Confederation. Each medal features a landmark along the path of Canadian history. Canadian Confederation of 1867. The 1927 Diamond Jubilee of Canadian Confederation. The 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 2017. A TRULY DESIRABLE PIECE OF MEDALLIC CANADIAN HISTORY! The 1867 Confederation Medal became one of the rare early symbols of the Dominion of Canada. Prestigious and sought-after since it was issued, it has been coveted by collectors as a truly desirable piece of medallic Canadian history! PAST AND PRESENT SHINE TOGETHER! This stunning piece combines the greatest artistry at the time of Confederation with our world-class modern craftsmanship. We scoured our archives for the original dies, ensuring that every detail and nuance of the original 1867 design has been faithfully incorporated into this landmark 150th anniversary adaptation. As well, your coin was struck with the same impressive 76 mm diameter and bold high relief design as the original 1867 version! This double-effigy obverse commemorates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our current sovereign, and Her Majesty Queen Victoria, the sovereign at the time of Confederation. Also, look for their Royal Cyphers! INCLUDES CANADA 150 BRANDING! The official CANADA 150 branding on your packaging is a reminder of Canada’s special year! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1. OWN A RARE PIECE OF CANADIAN HISTORY! Only 1,000 coins will be made available worldwide. Hurry and order yours today before they are all gone! 10-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin is GST/HST exempt! Your coin is a faithful tribute to the table medal’s original design by world-renowned engravers J. Wyon of London, England. Inspired by the rich medallic traditions of the 16th century, the design features allegorical representations of Great Britain and the fledgling Dominion of Canada. Great Britain’s timeless allegory, is peacefully seated and is adorned with a helmet and armour. She holds a trident on her right as a shield ornamented with the Royal Union Flag rests on her side. A lion, the stalwart symbol of Great Britain, is seated at. Feet and is resting its head on her knees. Is presenting a figurative representation of the British North American Act that reads CONFEDERATION. The CONFEDERATION scroll is being bestowed upon four young maidens, who gaze cherishingly upon the matronly. The maidens represent the four original provinces in the British North America Act (clockwise from the top): Ontario with a sickle and sheaf symbolizing agriculture; Quebec holding a canoe paddle that represented commerce of the era; Nova Scotia with a shovel representing its rich mining; and New Brunswick with an axe, a representation of forestry. The design also features the Latin adage. JUVENTAS ET PATRIUS VIGOR. Or YOUTH AND PATRIOTIC STRENGTH, as was presented on the original design in 1867. While the obverse of the original 1867 medal featured the single effigy of Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch at the time of Confederation, the obverse of this new coin features the dual effigies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt and Queen Victoria by Leonard Charles Wyon. The obverse also includes the cypher used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the cypher that was used by Queen Victoria. Each cypher is ensigned with a crown depicted in a style specifically used by each monarch. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a Canada 150 beauty box. A lion, the stalwart symbol of Great Britain, is seated at Britannia’s feet and is resting its head on her knees. Britannia is presenting a figurative representation of the British North American Act that reads CONFEDERATION. The CONFEDERATION scroll is being bestowed upon four young maidens, who gaze cherishingly upon the matronly Britannia. The design also features the Latin adage JUVENTAS ET PATRIUS VIGOR , or YOUTH AND PATRIOTIC STRENGTH, as was presented on the original design in 1867. Please note that this can take more than a month. International Buyers – Please Note. Any questions – please ask for purchasing. Thank you for your interest! The item “2017 Canada 1867 Confederation Medal Juventas et Patrius Vigor 10 oz Silver Coin” is in sale since Friday, May 05, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “omxfl” and is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Certification: Uncertified
- Composition: Silver
- Material: Silver
- Year: 2017
- Grade: Ungraded
- Certification Number: n/a
