2017 1oz $20 EN PLEIN AIR: MARITIME MEMORIES FINE SILVER COIN

Imagine coming upon a setting so inspiring, it leaves you yearning to preserve the splendour of that particular moment in time, when nature serves as both muse and studio—this is the essence of painting en plein air. From Vancouver Island to the Avalon Peninsula, Canada is home to a wealth of these stunning landscapes; this fine silver coin showcases one such setting on Canada’s eastern shores, where combined colour technologies re-create the look and feel of a serene moment captured on canvas.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SRP: $119.95
Item Number: 160969
UPC: 6-23932-08520-6
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 5,500
Weight (g): 31.85
Diameter (mm): 60
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Plain
Artist: Elizabeth Sim
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box

SPECIAL FEATURES

• SECOND COIN IN A SERIES in which YOU become the artist! Re-visit your own memories of Canada’s East Coast, or admire the canvas interpretation of it on the reverse!
• A TRUE-TO-LIFE ODE, THANKS TO COLOUR TECHNOLOGIES: The reverse design includes TEXTURIZED COLOUR to provide a sense of depth by “raising” the easel-mounted canvas, while CANVAS EFFECT re-creates the surface texture of a real painting!
• EXTRA THIN TO ALLOW FOR AN EXTRA LARGE SURFACE! Crafted from 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, the coin’s 60 mm-diameter is the perfect size for an immersive design that stretches from edge to edge!
• With a mintage of 5,500, don’t let this moment pass you by—subscribe today to guarantee you’ll receive all three coins for a complete set!

DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian artist Elizabeth Sim captures the beauty, tranquillity and spirit of a maritime setting in Atlantic Canada. Stretching across the entire reverse, the borderless background image creates an immersive viewing experience by drawing the viewer into the setting; one can almost feel the warmth of sunshine and the smell of sea salt in the air as the eye takes in the weathered buildings and fishing boats. Texturized Colour separates the easel-mounted canvas from its true-to-life surroundings, seamlessly raising it to create a sense of depth within the design. The easel is also positioned to suggest the viewer is the artist and creator of the finished landscape painting, where Canvas Effect technology mimics surface textures such as brushstrokes.