2016 $15 CHERRY BLOSSOMS FINE SILVER COIN

Few springtime displays rival the spectacular, awe-inspiring beauty of a cherry tree in full bloom! The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates this rite of spring and cultural hallmark with a magnificent fine silver coin that melds craftsmanship with artistic vision.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SRP: $64.95
Item Number: 150432
UPC: 6-23932-07253-4
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 10,000
Weight (g): 23.17
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Face Value: $15
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Jan Poynter
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with graphic beauty box

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Celebrate spring and all of the beauty the season brings, with this magnificent engraved coin!
• The application of soft colours brings to life the breathtaking image of a blooming cherry tree, while the foreground offers a closer view of its iconic pink blossoms.
• The addition of a modern flourish to a timeless image results in a vibrant contemporary design that is sure to appeal to art appreciators and collectors alike!
• Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, with a limited mintage worldwide.
• A striking addition to any floral or nature-themed collection.
• Superb gift for the nature lover in all of us.

DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian artist Jan Poynter captures the soul-stirring splendour of a blooming Kwanzan cherry tree, as can be seen in many parks and neighbourhoods throughout Canada in the spring. Finely detailed engraving recreates the delicate appearance of the iconic five-petal blossoms, both on the tree and the flower-laden bough in the foreground. The application of soft colours infuses the pink flowers with a life-like aura of lightness and fragile beauty. A flowing graphic flourish behind the bough represents the passage of time and the continuing reverence for the cherry blossom in art and culture.