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2019 Canada $50 Rose of the Winds Fine Silver
The Rose of the Winds connects explorers past and present and it is a fixture on antique compasses, maps, and even modern navigational systems. It is a centuries-old symbol of exploration and it is a reminder of an individual's "True North" lies.
This ancient symbol is the focus of this 2019 $50 Rose of the Winds Fine Silver Coin. Designed by Pandora Young, it combines a number of cartography elements that are intricately casted. A welcome addition to your collection if you're looking for coins with vintage designs.
A fixture on antique maps, compasses, and even modern navigational systems, the Rose of the Winds connects explorers past and present. It is a centuries-old symbol of exploration that suggests a world of possibilities in every direction—and a reminder of where a person's "True north" lies. The immovable marker is the star of this coin's complex design, which could only be brought to life by high intricacy casting. Surrounded by vintage map art elements, our elaborate compass rose features fixed points for every cardinal direction, and for the winds that have led seafarers since ancient times. It is a look back at the romance of exploration in an era when terra incognita still appeared on nautical charts — a time when our sense of wonder was greater than our scientific understanding.
Specifications:
Item Number: 172012
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 750
Weight: 157.6 g
Diameter: 65 mm
Face Value: $50
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Pandora Young (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Special Features:
• A TRIBUTE TO THE ART OF MAPMAKING: Only a 5 oz. coin could provide the right size of canvas (65 mm) for such an elaborate design that defies the ages.
• ORIGINAL ART THAT HAS A VINTAGE LOOK: From mythical creatures to the engraved network of wind rose lines, this all-new design is inspired by classic map art and cartography elements that ensure an authentic vintage feel.
• HIGH INTRICATE CASTING SENDS IT SOARING: The compass rose rises from the coin's surface thanks to high intricate casting, which gives its 16 fixed points an almost 3D-like appearance
Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box.
Please note: This product is no longer tax exempt due to modifications to the coin, including (but not limited to):
• Embellishments such as sculptures or moving parts
• Crystals, gemstones or diamonds embedded into the coin
• Sculptures and/or other moving parts
Please see The Royal Canadian Mint's FAQ for more details.
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