3339) "The Violet" Flower, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): “The Language of Flowers Coin Series”: Seventh 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins, in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.09.2024:
The Austrian Mint, Vienna had continued its innovative Silver and Copper Coin Series of 10 Euro Coins that depicts the "Language of Flowers" and the meaning of floral expression.
THE LANGUAGES OF FLOWERS 10 EURO COIN SERIES:
Whether to convey feelings of love, desire and friendship, congratulations and condolence, declarations of intent and even forbidden and unspeakable things, flowers have been used as a form of language throughout recorded history, each country and culture with its own version.
The "Language of Flowers Coin Series" brings this age-old custom back to life and discusses the meanings, folklore, properties and uses of seven well-known flowers.
The messages conveyed by those flowers are inspirational, so too is the technology used to bring nature to life on the coins.
None of the principal flower images in the series is based on a drawing or illustration: the starting point of every coin design is a real flower grown in the garden, which is then pressed using a special technique that captures the flower in its natural state.
The giving and receiving of a floral gift is the focus of this Coin Series launched last year and brings this age-old custom back to life by discussing the meanings, folklore, properties, and uses of seven well-known flowers.
Opening with the rose, the series continues with the dandelion, marigold, forget-me-not, chamomile, peony and violet.
2021 The Rose – Love and desire
2022 The Dandelion – A wish come true
2022 The Marigold – Positivity and patience
2023 The Forget-me-not – Remember me
2023 The Chamomile – Strength in difficult situations
2024 The Peony – Good fortune and happiness
2024 The Violet – Loyalty and devotion
The Mint of Austria has brought out its sixth coin in this innovative and cleverly designed series titled “The Language of Flowers,” which features a particular flower that has its own special meaning when exchanged as a memento or gift.
The Violet:
A delicate little flower with a strong character, the violet signifies faithfulness, loyalty and constancy in the language of flowers and has long been given as a token of love. Like all the coins in The Language of Flowers series, the final coin features an imprint of real flowers that captures violets in their natural state and is faithful to the tiniest detail.
With heart-shaped leaves and tiny, sweetly scented flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring, the violet is sometimes referred to as the ‘flower of modesty’ for the way its flowers hide coyly beneath the plant’s heart-shaped leaves. The association between the colour violet and the bluish-purple colour of the plant is thought to have developed in the late fourteenth century. Although most violets do come in shades of blue and purple, they can also be white and yellow, with each colour having a slightly different meaning in the language of flowers. Blue violets stand for love and faithfulness; purple violets mean ‘thinking of you’; white violets stand for innocence, purity and chastity; and yellow violets for high worth and goodness.
Combined with the violet’s inherent delicacy, flavour and fragrance, its symbolism perhaps makes it the perfect flower to convey a love that is pure and passionate, yet also bashful and measured. But let violets speak for themselves. With them you say: ‘I stand by you, come what may.’
The Coin:
As part of the design process in replicating flowers, none of the principal flower images in the series is based on any particular drawing or illustration.
The Coin has been issued in Silver and Copper Variants:
i) The specifications of the Proof (P) & Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Quality Silver Coin are:
Country of issue: Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria); Date of Coin issue: 17.04.2024; Coin Series Theme: "The Language of Flowers"; Coin Theme: "Chamomile"; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Diameter/Size: 32.00 mm; Weight:16.80 grams; Coin Quality: Proof (P) and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mint: Austrian Mint, Vienna; Mintage: 30,000 pieces (each Variant); Coin Designers: Mag. Helmut Andexlinger, Kathrin Kuntner, Rebecca Wilding. Packaging: Comes in a case complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity and protective slipcase
ii) The specifications of the Uncirculated (U) Quality Copper Coin are:
Country of issue: Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria); Date of Coin issue: 17.04.2024; Coin Series Theme: "The Language of Flowers"; Coin Theme: "Chamomile"; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Copper (Cu); Diameter/Size: 32.00 mm; Weight: 15.00 grams; Coin Quality: Proof (P) and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mint: Austrian Mint, Vienna; Mintage: 1,30,000 pieces; Coin Designers: Mag. Helmut Andexlinger, Kathrin Kuntner, Rebecca Wilding; Packaging: Comes without packaging.
- Each Proof Coin is encapsulated and presented in a heavy gauge card case complete with a numbered Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) and protective slipcase.
- The Brilliant Uncirculated Coins are presented in a blister pack folder with illustrations and informative text.
- The Uncirculated Copper Coins are sold at commercial banks and the retail shop of the Austrian Mint for their face value.
Collector Case:
“Language of Flowers” collector case provides the perfect display and design in which to present and securely store all seven Proof quality coins in the series along with their respective certificates of authenticity. The case is available in two versions, with and without the companion book.
Do you know which of the seven flowers in the series to give when you want to…:
- Tell someone you are thinking of them?
- Apologise for doing something you are ashamed of?
- Express your affection in no uncertain terms?
You can find the answers to these questions and many, many more in the fascinating "Companion Book" to "The Language of Flowers Coin Series".
Written by Juliet Roberts, this beautifully illustrated 100-page hardback takes an entertaining look at the meanings, mythology, magic, botany and uses of the seven well-known plants on which the coins are based.
Among innumerable interesting facts, one will learn which flowers are best for strengthening the immune system, aiding weight loss or alleviating insomnia.
One may even discover which ones help improve one's creativity, increase spiritual consciousness or make one luckier in love and with money.
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