SKU# OK1455459322E

2015 $20 Black-eyed Susan with Swarovski Elements 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin

All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see ‘Additional Information’ below)

All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault.  All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - We do not sell 'second-hand' coins from unreliable and potentially fraudulent/counterfeit sources.

Specifications

Composition - fine silver (99.99% pure)

Strike Type - proof

Finish - color & crystals

Weight (g) - 31.39 (1 troy oz.)

Diameter (mm) - 38

Edge - serrated

Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artists - Laurie Koss (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

Bringing sunshine to gardens across Canada, Rudbeckia hirta—commonly known as the black-eyed Susan—is one of the most popular wildflowers which grow in Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint continues its celebration of Canada’s beloved floral species with this fine silver coin that features a colorful Rudbeckia hirta adorned with three sparkling crystal-colored Swarovski elements. 

An excellent addition to any nature-focused, floral, or Canadiana collection and a truly collectible piece of art for appreciators.

Special features:

 •  This is the sixth coin in the highly sought-after series of breathtaking fine silver coins featuring some of Canada’s most beloved flowers, each dotted with crystal-colored Swarovski elements.

 •  The immaculate, mirror-like proof finish and the application of color over the design’s finely detailed struck components brings added dimension to this remarkable portrait of a favorite summertime wildflower: the golden-yellow Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as the black-eyed Susan. 

• Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, the highly detailed design exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship for which the Royal Canadian Mint is internationally renowned.

 •  For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt. 

Design:

Designed by Canadian artist Laurie Koss, this coin recreates the golden beauty of the Rudbeckia hirta or black-eyed Susan, as viewed from the front and just slightly above the flower. Like the spokes of a wheel, 12 bright yellow petals spread out from the prominent, dark brown centre cone as though each is embracing the summer sunshine after a light summer rain. This large, daisy-like blossom stands atop a terminal shoot, with a smooth-edged, dark green leaf growing outwards from the left side of the green stem. Detailed engraving beautifully recreates the leaf’s deep veins and the folds of each colorful petal; of these, three are adorned with a sparkling crystal-colored Swarovski element that recreates the appearance of dew drops clinging to the black-eyed Susan’s petals.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a black beauty box.

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses.  USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express are also available for an additional charge.

International shipping is via the eBay Global Shipping Program.

Additional Information

OK Ranch sells fine collectible & investment coins, fine & fashion jewelry, gifts, and more through our eBay store.

“Unsearched” — All of the coins offered in this listing are “unsearched”.  Many coin dealers “search” all coins when they are received from the Mint.  They "cherry-pick" the best coins.  Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc.  These graded and certified coins are then sold at higher, premium prices.  When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins.

Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed.  Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered.