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2020 Canada $5 Birthstones - December Fine Silver Coin
December's birthstone is prized for its rarity and distinctive colour. Tanzanite is a calming stone. In terms of healing energy, it is believed to bring balance, wisdom and health to those born in this month. Flanked by three smaller Swarovski® crystals and surrounded by a Celtic art-inspired design, the colourful Swarovski® crystal at the centre is a token of good fortune—not just in your birthday month, but for the whole year.
The reverse design by artist Pandora Young is an intersection of art and mathematics, and features a stylized pattern arranged according to the base-six system. Inspired by the Celtic triskele, the engraved art incorporates three clear Swarovski® crystals into our birthstone celebration of those born in December (tanzanite), as represented by the gem-like Swarovski® crystal at the centre of the coin. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Specifications:
Item Number: 175648
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 5000
Weight: 7.96 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Face Value: $5
Finish: Reverse Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Pandora Young (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Special Features:
• Final Coin in the 2020 Birthstone Series! We're making birthdays extra special with our 12-part birthstone celebration! At the heart of every coin is a large gem-toned Swarovski® crystal that represents a birth month.
• Celtic Art-Inspired Design! Each 2020 birthstone coin is an intersection of art and mathematics, and features a stylized pattern arranged according to the base-six system. All inspired by the Celtic triskele!
• Four Swarovski® Crystals are embedded on your coin! Three small clear ones within the engraved pattern, and a larger one that adds more colourful sparkle than the actual birthstone.
Packaging:
Black 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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