He’s made a list. And now he’s checking it twice! Continuing the holiday theme introduced in 2020, the Royal Canadian Mint’s 2022 movement coin features a whimsical 3D sculpt of Santa Claus, cast in sterling silver and surrounded by a gold-plated garland. While Santa takes a moment to review this year’s Naughty or Nice list, his happy helpers are busy putting the final touches on all the Christmas preparations-tilt the coin and watch the merry elves move! While elves are a mainstay of Scandinavian and Germanic folklore, Santa’s elves were a well-kept secret until the mid-1800s, when poems and illustrations provided the first glimpses of what goes on inside Santa’s magical workshop. Designed by RCM Engraver Ryan Poser, the coin’s reverse features a 3D sculpt of Santa Claus and his elves-both are cast in sterling silver. Surrounded by toys and gifts that will soon be loaded onto his sleigh, Santa holds a scroll and takes a moment to review the Naughty or Nice list; when the coin is tilted, the three gift-bearing elves merrily move around Santa. Selective gold plating adds colour to the rim, the engraved gifts that form a base around Santa, and the decorative garland that surrounds the holiday scene. The obverse features a repeating maple leaf pattern and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. It’s a holiday gift you can play with! Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this 2022 movement coin, featuring an interactive design that shows Santa Claus and his elves at work in his workshop. A 3D Santa! The coin’s reverse features two separate 3D elements that have been cast in sterling silver (92.5% pure): Santa Claus surrounded by gifts, and three merry elves. Tilt the coin and watch as the gravity-activated elves merrily move around Santa Claus! Selective gold plating highlights the rim on both sides of the coin, as well as the effigy on the obverse and the elegantly decorated garland on the reverse. 99.99% pure silver coin features a large 65 mm diameter that provides ample space for both the engraved and sculpted elements to come together and form one magical holiday design. 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 play with your new holiday keepsake. In high Demand! The Royal Canadian Mint’s movement coins always sell out quickly! Packaging: The coin is elegantly presented in a domed base with a Royal Canadian Mint-branded wooden base, and packaged in a black beauty box. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.
