Your coin features a Swarovski® crystal that represents the month’s birthstone, the topaz. November’s birthstone brings strength, wisdom, balance and power. It is generally associated with friendship, loyalty, faithfulness and affection. It could be said that the golden glow of a topaz mimics a fiery autumn sunset!

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• ELEVENTH COIN IN 12-COIN SERIES! Your coin is the eleventh in the monthly series that combines complex engraving, selective colour and a gem-toned crystal for a sparkling celebration of each birth month!
• FEATURES A GENUINE SWAROVSKI® CRYSTAL! Each coin features a genuine Swarovski® crystal that represents each month’s birthstone and its colour.
• STUNNING COLOUR! Selective colour extends the celebration to the engraved elements emanating from your coin’s centre.
• BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED! The mandala’s layered pattern is beautifully engraved in outstanding detail—includingthe mid-relief lotus that naturally draws your eye!
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• LOW MINTAGE! Limited to 4,000 coins worldwide.
• PURE SILVER! Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver.

Designed by Pandora Young, your coin presents a cross-cultural celebration inspired by the ancient tradition ofIndian mehndi. A symmetrical arrangement of highly ornate shapes and symbols form a 12-point radial pattern that reflects the calendar year. A prominent henna motif—the lotus—is among the finely detailed elements that emanate from the centre, where a colourful Swarovski® crystal represents the November birthstone, topaz. A selective application of colour complements the stone, while the playful contrast between soft and vivid tones highlights the layered complexity of the engraved artistry. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

• Ancient Egyptians and Romans associated a topaz’s colours with their respective sun god.
• During the Middle Ages, any yellow gem was generally referred to as a topaz and was highly prized.
• The most coveted colour is the Imperial topaz, which is orange with pink undertones.

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.