- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative 350cad
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2010
- Denomination:$350
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):1.125
- Purity:0.99999
- Mintage:775
- Product type:Coin
99999 Gold Coin à Prairie Crocus (2010)
Highlights:
This coin is celebrated as the purest gold coin available in theworld-a masterpiece of unparalleled 99.999% gold that is crafted to proof perfection. Whetherthis coin is collected on its own or as the 13th issuein this ongoing collection, its limited low mintage distinguishes it as alimited work of art of the highest order.
Spring's eagerness is almost palpable on thisexquisite coin-the purest gold coin available in theworld. This year's issue features the prairie crocus,Manitoba's floral emblem adopted in 1906.
The beautiful yet hardy prairie crocus is truly anall-Canadian flower. It starts to bloom the momentdays start to lengthen after a long prairie winter,often pushing its blossoms through melting snow.Dots of bluish-purple and light lavender decoratethe white landscape while fine hairs on the flowersand leaves provide added protection againstsudden drops in temperature.
Coin design:
A cluster of delicate prairie crocuses seemingly poised to soak up thespringtime sun.
