1- “Grotesque Foliated Green Man”. 2- “Grotesque Wild Green man”. 3- Grotesque Horned Green Man. 30.75 grams each. Look at my other items. Engraved in ultra-high relief, the coin features an original depiction by Dominion Sculptor Phil White of a Gothic-style grotesque inspired by a carving of a Wild Green Man figure found on the East Block of the Parliament Buildings. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il by Susanna Blunt.

In the heart of our nation’s capital, the hallowed walls of Parliament are home to thousands of carved and sculpted artworks of exceptional beauty. The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to showcase some of the many delights that grace these spaces with its stunning new series of 99.99% pure silver coins featuring carvings inspired by the sculptural art of Parliament. Contains the Grotesque Wild Green Man, Grotesque Foliated Green Man, and Grotesque Horned Green Man. Canadian sculptor and art conservator Phil White has been Canada’s official Dominion Sculptor since 2006. He is the fifth person to hold this position, over seeing the carving and preservation of the artistic works on the Parliament buildings. The coin’s ultra-high-relief profile lends dramatic depth to the image and allows engravers to use multiple techniques to capture the gorgeous detail of White’s images. Own a unique part of Canada’s history with this stunning historical work of art. A low mintage of only 4,000 of each coin means this series is sure to be sought after by collectors. Makes a unique gift or fine addition to any collection featuring Canadian, historical, artistic, or political themes. Packaging: Coins are encapsulated and presented in deluxe case and beauty box. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.