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Get this holiday winter scene of
serene beauty,
traditionally engraved and struck in precious silver, as two farm folk
return to their homestead over
the hills with a just-cut Christmas tree!
The silent calm of just-fallen
snow pervades the winterscape on Québec artist
Rémi
Clark's pastoral masterpiece! Two farmers or habitants drag a just-cut
Christmas tree back to their homestead, set in rolling hills covered
with snow. This coin’s combination of frosting, brilliant and
mirrored finishes give the appearance of movement to the snow, and
definition to the trees along the path. Landscape perspective (depth of
field) has been used to show the distance between the two folks and
their home. This limited edition, pastoral winter scene (with only
8,000 coins available worldwide!) will appeal to lovers of winter, fans
of the stark simplicity of rural life, and art aficionados seeking the
work of talented, practicing artists. This silver proof's intricate and
elegant design reveals the exceptional talents of the artist, the
engraver and unparalleled RCM craftsmanship.
Country Life—Over the
Hills and Through the Woods!
Oh, the great Canadian winter, namesake of the Great White North! At
once harsh and beautiful, this longest of seasons has defined a nation
and captured imaginations for centuries.
Homesteaders demonstrated boundless fortitude and adaptability as they
faced the challenges of pioneer life in winter. Traveling any distance
often required snowshoes and/or a sled, to avoid becoming bogged down
in snow that quickly became hip deep or worse!
Despite these hardships, early settlers maintained a sense of fun.
Neighbors would gather to skate on frozen lakes or slide down hills on
toboggans, build snowmen, and fight long-range battles with the
snowball. They were always conscious that a warm, glowing fire awaited
their return. a special wintry comfort that continues to warm
hearts to this day.
This
is the fourth coin in the annual Holiday
Traditions series of silver proofs, following 2009's Hanging the
Stockings, 2008's Christmas
Carolers and Tree and 2007's
Wintertime
Sleigh Ride Silver Proof. The superb designers and engravers
at the Royal Canadian Mint have continued last year's theme of the
Christmas tree and the old-fashioned look of the design. This is
traditional engraving and design at its finest, and will be an
inspiring gift for anyone who appreciates the thoughts of traditional
Christmas activities.
Nothing
says "Christmas fun" like bringing home your own fresh-cut Christmas
tree to decorate, but owning a meticulously-engraved silver proof that
captures the memories of a simpler time gone by is a close second!
Obverse
Two farmers or habitants drag a just-cut Christmas tree back to their
homestead, set in rolling hills covered with snow.
The
traditional-style engraving has produced a magnificent work of beauty.
The date and
denomination are also indicated.
Reverse
Her Majesty, Queen
Elizabeth II, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy
of
the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist
Susanna Blunt. The legend
ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II,
Queen by the Grace of God") also appears.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated
inside a
burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with
black velvet and protected by a black outer sleeve. An
individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Specifications
Country |
Canada |
Year
of Issue |
2011 |
|
|
Face
Value |
20
Dollars |
Weight |
27.78
g |
Diameter |
40
mm |
Mintage
Limit |
8,000 |
|
|
Finish |
Proof |
Composition |
.925
Fine (Sterling) Silver |
Edge |
Reeded
(milled, serrated) |
|
|
Artist |
Rémi
Clark |
Certificate |
Individually
Numbered |
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