The sea has its secrets, for beneath the ocean waves lies a hidden
realm filled with enchantment and wonders of all shapes and sizes! This
colorful underwater paradise is home to awe-inspiring creatures such as
the diminutive seahorse (Hippocampus), whose unique appearance is
artfully showcased in the first of a three-coin series that combines color,
engraving and beautifully sculpted glass elements.
A must-have addition to your nature or animal coin display!
Special features:
NEW SERIES! This coin is the first of three 99.99% pure silver
coins in an exquisite new series called Under The Sea, which
features some of the marvels found in Canadian waters!
A MINT FIRST! The seahorse-shaped glass element is the result
of a laborious handcrafted process in which different colors of
glass rods (stringers) are layered and fused together to form a
colorful mosaic that reveals the final image when sliced, also
known as a mosaic murrini.
EACH GLASS PIECE IS A UNIQUE PIECE OF ART! The
handcrafted nature of both the murrini element and its glass
enclosure make each coin unique.
UNIQUE GLASS EMBELLISHMENT! Despite its delicate
appearance, the glass embellishment is sculpted from borosilicate
glass, which is highly resilient yet lightweight.
ARTFULLY INTEGRATES THE ILLUSION OF WATER! In the
background, the coin's silver surface is artfully integrated to create
the illusion of water, while the eye-catching color adds vibrancy to
the engraved design.
AN ARTISTIC COLLABORATION! This coin was the
collaboration of two artists! The pure silver coin was designed
by Canadian artist Maurice Gervais, while the glass
embellishment was handcrafted by Canadian glass artist Loïc
Beaumont-Tremblay!
ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN!
LOW MINTAGE: Only 7,500 coins will be made available
worldwide.
Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Maurice Gervais, the coin offers a glimpse
of the hidden underwater world off Canada's Atlantic Coast, thanks to its
depiction of a shallow sea grass habitat. The application of vivid colored
enamel over the detailed engraving recreates the textured rocks,
seashells and swaying green grasses that line the sandy ocean floor. To
the right, a handcrafted glass embellishment by Canadian glass artist
Loïc Beaumont-Tremblay contains a striking seahorse-shaped mosaic
murrini element. The mosaic-based approach to this glass art technique
lends itself well to recreating the seahorse's speckled coloring, while
other features such as its bony armor, pointed snout and curled tail are
equally captured in extraordinary detail. The murrini piece has its own
protection thanks to its resilient glass enclosure sculpted from
borosilicate glass.
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