2016 50-CENT LENTICULAR COIN SNOW ANGELS

A fresh snowfall transforms the world into an unblemished canvas of infinite potential! A fun, timeless way to revel in the magic of the winter months, the act of creating snow angels brings a twinkle to the eye of Canadians; few can resist the urge to leave their artistic imprint on the landscape by falling, limbs outstretched, onto winter's blanket—as poignantly depicted in this stunning lenticular keepsake!

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SRP: $31.95
Composition: Nickel-plated steel
Mintage: 26,000
Weight (g)*: 12.3
Diameter (mm): 35
Face Value: 50-cents
Finish: Specimen
Edge: Plain
Artist: Joel Kimmel
Packaging: Maroon clamshell and black beauty box

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Relive warm memories of a light-hearted moment during one the most beloved winter traditions: the timeless art of making snow angels.
• This is the ninth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s much-loved series of holiday-themed lenticular coins.
• NEW for 2016: While previous coins in the series featured a dual image, this keepsake features a single image with unique motion technology that gives the illusion of uninterrupted movement as you tilt the coin from side to side.
• A superb addition to any lenticular or holiday-themed collection.
• The perfect holiday gift that captures the magic of the winter season, or a valued stocking stuffer that will put a smile on anyone’s face!

DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian artist Joel Kimmel revisits a magical, light-hearted moment as two children engage in the winter tradition of creating snow angels! There’s a timeless feel to the vibrantly coloured image, in which an old-fashioned wooden toboggan on the left conveys the spirit of play that pervades this outdoor setting. Under the watchful eyes of a snowman in the top right corner, and their canine companion in the bottom left corner, two children are lying down on their backs to create angelic silhouettes in the snow. They are all smiles in their brightly coloured winter garb as they swish their outstretched arms up and down while swinging their legs from side to side—an effect that is recreated through the use of motion technology, which seamlessly creates the illusion of continuous movement as the coin is tilted from side to side. The energy is infectious as the family dog joins in by mimicking the children’s movements, as the sweep of its tail from one side to the other leaves its own unique imprint in the snow.