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2023 Canada $50 The Monarch and the Bloom Fine Silver Coin
What a joy to spot this splendid creature! Delicate and graceful, the gorgeous monarch butterfly flits from one plant to the next, dancing merrily through the sky in search of the perfect flower — like the standout bloom on this coin’s interactive reverse. A monarch butterfly may travel up to 5,000 kilometres during its two-way migration, an astounding feat for one so small and fragile! It truly is a wonder to observe, both in nature and on this fine silver movement coin, as it selects one special flower out of the millions it has passed over.
The aster is the monarch’s second-favourite nectar source after milkweed. Decreasing day length, temperatures and nectar sources signal the start of the fall migration to Central Mexico, but the two-way journey is a multi-generational trek: the monarchs returning to Canada in late spring are the descendants of those that left in the fall.
Designed by RCM Engraver Ryan Poser, your coin’s reverse features an engraved arrangement of aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) flowers topped with a 3D monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and aster bloom. Both elements are cast in sterling silver; the butterfly is plated in yellow gold and the flower is plated in rose gold. When the coin is tipped, the motion causes the monarch to circle around the flower. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.
Specifications:
Item Number: 208052
Mintage: 1,250
Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating and embellishments cast in sterling silver
Weight: 157.6 g (coin only, not including the Monarch and aster flower)
Diameter: 65.25 mm
Face Value: $50
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Ryan Poser (reverse), Susannah Blunt (obverse)
Special Features:
• A 3D Butterfly and Bloom! The coin’s reverse features two 3D elements that have each been cast in sterling silver (92.5% pure): a rose-gold plated aster flower, and a gold-plated monarch butterfly (this is the species’ first appearance on a movement coin).
• It moves! Tilt the coin and watch as the gravity-activated monarch circles around the aster flower. Both feature an incredible number of details – just look at the monarch’s wing pattern.
• 5oz. of Pure Silver. The 5 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin features a large 65.25 mm diameter that provides enough space for both the engraved and silver cast elements. Together, they form a magical design that will enchant gardeners and nature lovers.
• Special packaging! Instead of being enclosed in a regular capsule, the coin sits on an elegant wooden base and is protected by a clear dome that allows you to view and interact with this new keepsake.
• Very Low Mintage! The Royal Canadian Mint's movement coins always sell out quickly, and with a limited mintage of just 1,250 coins, this one is sure to be in high demand!
Packaging:
The coin sits on an elegant wooden base and is protected by a clear dome that allows you to view and interact with this newest addition to your collection. It comes packaged in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded black beauty box.
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