2014 $20 Red Trillium with Swarovski Crystal Dew Drop Elements 1 oz Pure Silver Color Proof

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

All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - The counterfeiting of numismatic coins, and the sale of stolen coins, are serious problems for coin collectors and dealers.   Unlike many other coin dealers, to protect against these risks, we do not sell 'second-hand' coins.  All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault.

Specifications

Maximum Mintage – 10,000 (only 6,648 sold in 2014)

Composition - 99.99% pure silver

Finish - proof

Weight (g) - 31.39 (one troy ounce)

Diameter (mm) - 38

Edge - serrated

Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)

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

Artists - Margaret Best (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

Three "dewdrops" glitter from the beautiful red trillium on this coin.  Its name comes from the Greek word tris which means "thrice," and describes the flower's three petals, three sepals, and three leaves.

The petals are a rich, deep red and form one of nature's most distinctive blooms – both breathtaking and unforgettable in its simplicity.  Trillium erectum is native to northeastern North America, and was once common throughout the deciduous forests of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, but over-picking and development have made it increasingly rare.

In spring, each plant produces a single flower, and picking it can be fatal, or hinder the plant's ability to bloom for several years.  The red trillium is a slow-growing plant that can live for 30 years, but may take as many as 15 years to bloom.  This stunning coin delivers a crystal-enhanced flower to enthrall admirers for generations to come.

Like every coin in this highly collectible series, this colored 99.99% pure silver coin is highlighted with three sparkling Swarovski Elements, representing morning dew drops on this beautiful wildflower.

Special features:

·        This striking colored coin dotted with 3 Swarovski crystal elements captures the glory of spring's early-flowering Trillium erectum - the lovely red trillium.

·        Incredible artistry: the full-color original artwork by Canadian artist Margaret Best is engraved and finished with exceptional craftsmanship by Royal Canadian Mint engravers.

·        Striking engraving and beautiful color bring to life every detail of this rich burgundy-red flower on its delicate green stem, set against a distinctive whorl of three grass-green leaves.

·        An excellent addition to any nature-focused, floral, or Canadiana collection.

·        99.99% pure silver.

Design:

This coin features a bright burgundy red trillium bloom where three ruddy petals sit atop three red-lined green sepals.  From the center of the flower, there rise six pink stamens and three short stigmas.  Viewed from the front and slightly above, the flower is perched on a bowing, delicate green stem above the characteristic whorl of three leaf-like bracts borne by all trilliums.  Each petal of the flower is adorned with a sparkling crystal-colored Swarovski element.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell with 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 Destinations: Shipping via ebay's 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.