2014 1/4oz $5 FLOWERS IN CANADA: POINSETTIA FINE SILVER COIN

Canada is a land of amazing botanical diversity, yet some of the most popular flowers found in people’s homes and gardens are imports brought here by immigrants from around the world. With time, these beautiful flowers have been woven into the fabric of this nation’s identity and into the everyday lives of its people.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
SRP: $139.95
Composition: 99.99% pure silver with niobium
Mintage: 6,000
Weight (g)*: 9
Diameter (mm): 8
Face Value: $5
Finish: Proof
Edge: Interrupted Serrations
Artist: Bert Liverance
Packaging
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box


SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Third coin in this exciting new series showcasing Canada's popular flowers.
• Beautifully crafted in 99.99% pure silver with a niobium core on each coin that has been individually oxidized to permanently change the colour of the metal. Set against the niobium background, the single coloured rose stands out in its own unique way.
• Give this coin as a creative twist to the floral bouquet and unique holiday gift. It's a wonderful piece of art for plant enthusiasts, gardeners and festive souls who lovingly deck their halls with beauty in December. 
• Limited to 6,000 coins worldwide—a must-have!

DESIGN:
Your coin shows a poinsettia flower selectively coloured so it stands out from a sea of blooms—a stunning tribute to the star-shaped flower that beautifies holiday festivities across Canada every year. The design is further enhanced by the coin's oxidized niobium core to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind effect.