{"product_id":"2026-canada-20-75th-anniversary-of-the-national-ballet-of-canada-fine-silver-no-tax","title":"2026 Canada $20 75th Anniversary of the National Ballet of Canada Fine Silver (No Tax)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Canada $20 75th Anniversary of the National Ballet of Canada Fine Silver (No Tax)\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\u003eThe National Ballet of Canada and \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e: Bringing ballet magic to your holidays.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc default-links\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis egg-shaped, selectively gold-plated, 99.99% pure silver coin offers you a front-row seat to the magic of The National Ballet of Canada’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a holiday favourite, as we celebrate the company’s rich artistic legacy on its 75th anniversary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most famous ballet stories,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis a cherished tradition that marks the beginning of the holiday season—a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efantastical journey into \u003c\/span\u003ea sparkling world where imagination takes centre stage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaped to echo the golden egg from which the Sugar Plum Fairy emerges, this selectively gold-plated fine silver coin invites you to discover (or re-discover) the wonder of \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker, \u003c\/em\u003ean annual production that is part of the repertory of The National Ballet of Canada. Since its founding in 1951, the Toronto-based company has been a cornerstone of Canadian cultural life; that enduring legacy is reflected in this fine silver coin, which celebrates the dancers and dreamers who have kept this dazzling holiday tradition alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonouring 75 years of the National Ballet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet on Christmas Eve,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNutcracker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ewas originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1892; by the mid-20th century, the ballet story (and score) had become a holiday favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe National Ballet first performed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker—\u003c\/em\u003especifically, an excerpt of Act II—in 1952, just one year after the company’s founding. A full-length production staged by founding artistic director Celia Franca was introduced in 1964 and performed annually until 1994, and the following year (1995) marked the debut of the current production choreographed by James Kudelka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eEgg shape\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin’s egg shape ties in with\u003cspan\u003e the golden egg depicted on its reverse. In the National Ballet’s \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e, the golden egg provides the backdrop to a key moment—the moment when the Sugar Plum Fairy makes her grand entrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eYellow gold plating\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour coin features a selective application of yellow gold plating—on the egg and the anniversary banner on the coin’s reverse, the effigy on the obverse, and the rim on both sides of the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eStar pattern\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ballet’s sumptuous sets also inspired the laser-engraved star pattern that adds a festive, magical touch to your coin’s obverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse design is an engraved adaptation of photography from The National Ballet of Canada captured by Karolina Kuras. The composition shows a Principal Dancer performing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after stepping out of the golden egg seen in the background—part of the elaborate sets and costumes designed by Santo Loquasto for choreographer James Kudelka’s acclaimed production with The National Ballet of Canada. The egg and the banner commemorating the Canadian ballet company’s 75th anniversary (“1951 2026”) (“75 YEARS | ANS”) are plated with yellow gold on the reverse, as is the rim on both sides of the coin. The obverse features a star pattern and the gold-plated effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCM Number: 254750 \u003cbr\u003eMintage: 6,500 \u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver with selective yellow gold plating\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 31.82 g \u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 45 mm x 33 mm \u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $20 \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof \u003cbr\u003eEdge: Interrupted serrations \u003cbr\u003eArtist: Engraved adaptation of photography by Karolina Kuros (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrating exceptional artistry.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe coin celebrates the 75th anniversary of The National Ballet of Canada, which has played a vital role in shaping Canada’s ballet tradition since 1951, and whose performances have brought the magic of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto generations of Canadians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe magic and wonder of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith its dream-like story and dazzling visuals,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ehas long enchanted audiences of all ages—this fine silver coin pays homage to a cherished symbol of the holiday season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemed packaging.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach coin comes packaged in a beauty box featuring a festive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNutcracker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003etheme, making it the perfect gift for ballet fans or anyone who treasures the magic of the holiday season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited collectible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnly 6,500 of these 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coins are available to fans of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand collectors worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes serialized certificate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo GST\/HST.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin is encapsulated and presented in a custom-designed beauty box featuring a holiday-friendly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etheme. 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