760) "Pacific Sunset": Canadian Coasts Square 3-Coin Series: The first $3 Silver-Gold plated Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint on 04.07.2018:
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10) Pacific Sunset: Canadian Coasts Square 3 Coin Series" The first $3 Silver-Gold plated Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint on 04.07.2018
10) Pacific Sunset: Canadian Coasts Square 3 Coin Series" The first $3 Silver-Gold plated Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint on 04.07.2018
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued the first coin in the first coin in the 3-Coin Series titled "Canadian Coasts" which will feature references from all three of Canada's coastal lines and includes designs which represent the unique cultural character, history and beauty of each coast - Pacific, Atlantic and The Arctic.
Whether in the East or the West, or the "True North strong and free", there is something magical about Canada's shores - from the polar regions to the often calm South-west jet stream of the Pacific coast, to the unpredictable, but naturally pristine Atlantic shores.
The Reverse of the 3 Dollar Silver Coin with Gold plating is seen against the background of a pristine natural sea landscape with mountains and coastal vegetation growing alongside the sea
Representing the land, sea and sky, the highly symbolic images included in the designs of these three coins are arranged in a concentric pattern that also resembles the points of a compass. The design is the same even when the coin is turned.
The Reverse of the 3 dollar Silver Coin with gold plating
A stylised representation of the setting sun is at the centre of the Coin design on the Reverse. Selective Gold plating adds a warm, golden hue to the stylised representation of the sun, which evokes images/memories of spectacular sunsets along Canada's Pacilic Coast. The sun's warmth and beauty radiate outward toward the intricately engraved icons that form a concentric pattern around the centre.
As though warmed by the sunlight, the Kermode bear (also known as "Ursus americanus kermodei" or the "Spirit Bear") that famously inhabits British Columbia's coastal rain-forests is also highlighted with selective gold plating.
The sail-boat represents the sailing tradition along British Columbia's coast - be it recreational or for fishing. A third great cultural icon - the Orca (or Orcinus orca), symbolises the region's timeless connection with the sea.
The Gold plating also highlights the periphery/rim that frames the Reverse to reinforce the concept that everything in nature is beautifully inter-connected.
The Obverse face features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The peripheral inscriptions are - "ELIZABETH II. CANADA. 2018. D.G.REGINA. 3 DOLLARS".
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination:$3; Metal Composition: .999 pure Silver (Ag); Weight: 11.7 grams; Dimensions/Size: 27.0 mm x 27.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof with selective gold plating; Edge: Plain; Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Mint: Royal Canadian Mint; Year: 2018; Designers: Reverse: Maurade Baynton, Obverse: Susanah Blunt
Remarks: Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded custom case designed to house all three coins and is accompanied with a serialised Certificate of Authenticity. All coins are also available separately.
The 3-Coin Canadian Coasts Series of $3 Silver Coins with Gold plating will include:
1) Pacific Sunset (coin issued on 04.07.2018); True North (to be issued in 08/2018); Atlantic Coves: (coin to be issued in 09/2018)
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