2014 25-CENT COLOURED COIN WATER-LILY AND LEOPARD FROG

 This eye-catching coin is the fourth in a series that pair engraved and painted flowers with a beautifully detailed rendering of an animal that is native to Canada’s natural landscape.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

Composition; Cupronickel
Mintage: 17,500
Diameter (mm): 35
Face Value: 25 cents
Finish: Specimen with colour
Edge: Plain
Artist: Maurice Gervais
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black sleeve

SPECIAL FEATURES:

•  This eye-catching coin is the fourth in a series that pair engraved and painted flowers with a beautifully detailed rendering of an animal that is native to Canada’s natural landscape.
•  The reverse image depicts a leopard frog peacefully basking in the sun’s rays atop a bright green water-lily pad, next to the plant’s yellow bloom.
•  An impressive gift for nature enthusiasts or conservationists to commemorate a special occasion.
•  A spectacular addition to any nature- or Canadiana-themed collection.

DESIGN:
This 25-cent coloured cupronickel coin measures 35 millimetres and features a reverse image designed by Canadian artist Maurice Gervais. Vibrant colouring capture the yellow pond lily (Nuphar variegatum) in full bloom, its outer cup-shaped petals opened to reveal a dazzling circular pattern of stamens cradled inside. The flower occupies the left side of the image field while a bright green pad fills much of the centre and right side. On this pad is a beautiful rendition of a leopard frog, which is set apart by its distinctive black spots and colouring. The word “CANADA” is engraved along the outer ring, as are the face value of “25 CENTS” and the year “2014” below. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.