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2017 Canada $20 Little Creatures - Dogbane Beetle Fine Silver
Nature is a source of endless fascination, and this beautiful coloured coin celebrates one of its tiniest creations with a Murano glass beetle poised on a coloured design of a dogbane plant. Murano glass is famous for its bright, fluid colours, and this coin's dogbane beetle (Chrysochus auratus) sparkles and shines with all the eye-catching iridescence that has made insects a popular form of ornamentation since ancient times.
Specifications:
Item Number: 156050
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 8,500
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge; Serrated
Special Features:
- Highly collectible! This coin is the 2nd issue in the three-coin Little Creatures Series, and our 9th coin to feature a sculpture made from Venetian glass, a centuries-old craft that is world-renowned for its vibrant, fluid colours.
- A top seller! Every one of our Murano glass coins has quickly sold out, testament to this coin's popularity among collectors and gift givers!
- Each coin is one-of-a-kind! Every Venetian glass beetle has been individually blown by master glassmaker Giuliano Donaggio in Murano, Italy, with slight, handcrafted variations that make each one unique!
- Beautifully crafted in 99.99% pure silver with a breathtaking combination of traditional engraving, colour and a Venetian glass dogbane beetle that will delight nature and bug enthusiasts, gardeners, anyone who marvels at the intricate beauty of nature's tiniest creations.
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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Additional Infomation
- All Royal Canadian Mint Discount Centre Products are FINAL SALE. Please read product descriptions carefully before purchasing. All images are Stock Images and do not necessarily reflect any damage or imperfections noted in descriptions.
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