{"product_id":"2026-canada-125-murano-silvery-blue-butterfly-fine-silver-coin","title":"(Pre-Order) 2026 Canada $125 Murano Silvery Blue Butterfly Fine Silver Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Canada $125 Murano Silvery Blue Butterfly Fine Silver Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-short-desc default-links\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tmx-rtf-medium-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnother exquisite Murano butterfly has landed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc default-links -is-opened\" data-component=\"Readmore\" data-component-id=\"526b6d99c1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc-container\" data-readmore-container-text=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe follow-up to 2025’s \u003cem\u003eMurano Monarch Butterfly\u003c\/em\u003e, this half-kilo coin is adorned with a handcrafted Murano glass resembling the silvery blue, and as the name suggests, this butterfly’s wings are a beautiful blue colour with a silvery spotted underside. Its distinctive colouring is best viewed in 3D form, as presented on this selectively gold-plated coin, where the Murano butterfly sits perched on an engraved arrangement of zinnias and marigolds— two pollinator-friendly annuals that bring bold colour to gardens across Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurano glass meets engraved botanical art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome to the glassmakers of Venice since 1291, Murano, Italy, is one of the world’s most prominent centres of glassmaking, and its handcrafted glass artworks are renowned for their vibrant colours and highly intricate designs. There’s no paint involved – those captivating colours are achieved by mixing colourless glass with minerals and oxides, such as zinc for white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the monarch butterfly, silvery blue butterflies don’t have a sole host plant. Larvae generally hatch and feed on plants belonging to the legume or pea family, such as alfalfa and cow vetch, while adults feed on nectar from various flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eUnique and handcrafted\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Murano glass butterfly has been meticulously handcrafted, and no two pieces are exactly alike, meaning your Murano silvery blue is unique to the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eNew dome capsule\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin is encapsulated in a new, higher dome capsule. Shaped like a glass cloche, the dome and base complement the botanical theme and make for a memorable presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on an original watercolour painting by Canadian artist Marie-Élaine Cusson, the reverse design features two engraved and gold-plated silvery blue butterflies, each positioned in a way that offers a different view of its wings, and a 3D butterfly handcrafted in Murano glass by master glassmaker Vio Col Vetro in Murano, Italy. All three butterflies are drawn to an arrangement of French marigolds and zinnias, two annuals known for attracting pollinators. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCM Number: 252279\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 800\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating and a handcrafted Murano glass butterfly\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 502.5 g \u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 85.52 mm \u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $125 \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof \u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated \u003cbr\u003eArtist: Marie-Élaine Cusson (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe follow-up to 2025’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMurano Monarch\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCrafted in ½ kg of 99.99% pure silver, this is our second half-kilo coin featuring selective gold plating on the botanical art styled reverse\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ea handcrafted Murano butterfly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt card included.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYour coin comes with an art card featuring a colour reproduction of the original watercolour painting that inspired the reverse design. The art card comes in a 5” x 7” (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm) photo format and printed on cream-coloured art paper that will look beautiful in a frame (not included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComes with a second certificate.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAn additional certificate of authenticity certifies that your butterfly is genuine Murano glass and was crafted by master glassmaker Vio Col Vetro in Murano, Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelective gold plating.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe rim, the effigy on the obverse, and the two butterflies engraved on the reverse are all plated with gold, creating a beautiful contrast with the silver field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low mintage.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOnly 800 coins are available to collectors worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more memorable viewing experience, and to complement the botanical theme, your coin comes enclosed in a taller dome capsule shaped to resemble a glass cloche with base. Presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded wood case with a black beauty box, your coin is accompanied by the usual certificate of authenticity from the Royal Canadian Mint, and another from Vio Col Vetro certifying that your exquisite butterfly was handcrafted in Murano, Italy. Also included: a colourful art card with a reproduction of the original watercolour painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53023382831393,"sku":"252279","price":4139.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/252279.png?v=1784040678","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/2026-canada-125-murano-silvery-blue-butterfly-fine-silver-coin","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}