2017 Canada $20 Bejeweled Bugs - Bee Fine Silver Coin

2017 Canada $20 Bejeweled Bugs - Bee Fine Silver Coin

Buzzing from flower to flower, the hard-working bee is a true gem in our gardens and fields, where its quest for nectar makes it a pollinating wonder. This little agricultural helper gets the royal treatment on the coin's reverse, where an array of gemstones add a colourful sparkle to an exquisite bee poised atop an engraved floral setting.

Specifications:
Item Number: 162253
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 4,000
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish; Proof
Edge: Serrated

Special Features:
- THE GEM OF YOUR COLLECTION: An EXQUISITE pairing of a gemstone-adorned bee on a 99.99% pure silver coin.
- HOW SWEET IT IS: The rhodium- and gold-plated bee gets its colourful sparkle from an array of precious and semi-precious gemstones (black sapphire, citrine and white topaz) that have been applied by hand.
- BEE-AUTIFUL: Like a timeless piece of jewellery, the bee is meticulously positioned over an elaborately engraved floral pattern, whose etched curls are beautifully enhanced by the pristine proof finish.
- A BREATHTAKING PAIR: A beautiful complement to the first coin in the Bejeweled Bug series, featuring a colourful butterfly. Collect them both to ensure a complete set!
- THE OBJECT OF ADMIRATION: The unparalleled beauty and elegance of this coin will make this a sure stand-out in any collection, and a soon-to-be-treasured keepsake admired by all!

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.