1 Oz Silver Coin 2017 Canada $20 Nature's Adornments 3D iridescent Dragonfly
Bursting with a dizzying array of colors, the natural world boasts an unparalleled beauty that seemingly stuns and dazzles at every turn! Human ingenuity strives to recreate this sparkle of life in art; in a celebration of nature's spectrum of colors, this pure silver coin features a handcrafted, uniquely shaped niobium embellishment that artfully represents a Canadian darner dragonfly (Aeshna canadensis) basking in the sunlight.
The Royal Canadian Mint's first one-ounce pure silver coin with a niobium embellishment! The first coin to feature a uniquely shaped niobium embellishment, which offers an artistic representation of an iridescent dragonfly on one ounce of pure silver.
EACH DRAGONFLY IS A UNIQUE PIECE OF ART! Handcrafted by jewelry artist Karen Hunter of Caledon, Ontario, the dragonfly-shaped niobium embellishment catches the eye with its blue and violet hues, which artfully mimic the dragonfly's iridescent appearance in the sunlight. The niobium was exposed to electricity to produce a transparent oxide film that refracts light. Different voltages generate different thicknesses that, in turn, create different colors - and a totally unique dragonfly on each coin!
This coin was the collaboration of two artists! The pure silver coin was designed by Canadian artist Emily Damstra, while the niobium embellishment was handcrafted by Canadian jewelry artist Karen Hunter! ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! LOW MINTAGE: Only 6,000 coins! Handcrafted by jewelry artist Karen Hunter of Caledon, Ontario, a dragonfly-shaped niobium embellishment catches the eye with its blue and violet hues, artfully mimicking the dragonfly's iridescent appearance in the sunlight.
The reverse design by Canadian artist Emily Damstra captures the beauty of a tranquil aquatic setting on a bright summer day. The dragonfly's graceful landing has set off gentle ripples in the mirror-like surface of the water, whose shine provides a beautiful backdrop for the frosted lily pad. This floating leaf is dotted with droplets of water that seem to glisten in the light, further adding to the life-like look and feel of the dragonfly's serene natural environment.
Unique design and Limited Edition. Weight: 31.39g / 1 oz. Mintage: 6000 pcs Limited Edition. All precious metals we sell are genuine.
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