Canada 2013 $3 Hummingbird and Morning Glory Pure Silver Reverse 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.
Turn this coin into jewelry! A sterling silver necklace kit is available to create a pendant necklace using this coin. Contact us for more information. (Availability is subject to prior sales.)
Specifications
*Mintage - Only 7,262 released worldwide!
Composition - fine silver (99.99% pure)
Strike Type - reverse proof
Finish - Siam Red Swarovski Crystal Element
Weight (g) - 7.96 (1/4 troy oz.)
Diameter (mm) - 27
Edge - serrated
Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)
Face value - 3 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)
Artists - Yves Bérubé (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Description
The hummingbird and the morning glory are two perennially beautiful fixtures of gardens throughout Canada and North American in summer. Here, they are joined in exquisite harmony around a sparkling red Swarovski crystal element. The finely engraved hummingbird hovers beside the stunning red Swarovski crystal element, just as a live hummingbird hovers beside a red flower to drink the nectar. A custom beauty sleeve with embossing and foil completes the exquisite package; making this an ideal gift for everyone who enjoys the beauty and mystery of nature.
Special features
· This coin is a beautiful addition to any collection featuring birds, flowers, natural images, or coins featuring crystal elements.
· The coin includes a unique artistic depiction of a 'morning glory' sprouting from seed through its stages of development.
· The stunning light Siam-red colored crystal adds a dramatic touch to this beautiful coin.
· The elegant design is finely engraved and meticulously presented in a beautiful reverse proof finish (mirror bright effigy with a frosted background).
· Limited mintage - only 7,262 coins released worldwide!
Design
The coin features Canadian artist Yves Bérubé's image of a hummingbird and Morning Glory vine centered with a light Siam red Swarovski crystal element. Engraved in the finest detail, hummingbird and vine seem to come to life against the polished silver field. The hummingbird, eternally drawn to the sparkling treasure at the center of the image, is captured forever in a moment that, in life, is exceptionally fleeting.
Packaging
Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clam-shell case lined with flock and protected by a customized beauty sleeve.
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 Destinations: Shipping via ebay's Global Shipping Program.Additional Information
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“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.
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