- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $250
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2020
- Denomination:$250
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):1.88
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:200
- Product type:Coin
A triumph of artistry, our 2020 pure gold pysanka coin puts the focus on the beautifully symbolic language of the pysanka. Every Ukrainian art motif, every pattern engraved on this rare Easter Egg is a story within a storyÃincluding its tree-of-life motif, which shines with a golden gleam that promotes prosperity. It all comes together to form one exquisite, egg-shaped celebration of a season of renewal and rejuvenation.
Don't miss out on this year's 2020 gold pysanka egg, and add it to your stunning gold collection!
Special features:
A SPRING-THEMED SHOWPIECE! Celebrate Ukrainian-Canadian culture with this prestigious, all-gold (99.99% pure) gold Ukrainian Easter egg that represents tradition and craftsmanship.
EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF AND DETAILING! Meticulously engraved to ensure a flawlessimpression, the reverse offers you a piece of art preserved in precious metal to ensure a lasting legacy.
POLISHED TO PERFECTION! A polished proof finish adds a mirror-like shine tothe engraving, which radiates a true sense of elegance, luxury and prosperity.
A PRESTIGIOUS PIECE: An upscale piece tailored to the premium-minded collector, this golden egg is designed to impress in every way.
LOWER MINTAGE THAN PREVIOUS! Mintage is set to just 200 coins worldwide-a lower mintage than the 2019 gold pysanka egg.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
NO GST/HST!
Design:
The pysanka design by Canadian artist Natalie Kitfeatures a Ukrainian tree-of-life motif that symbolizes life and growth. An eight-pointed star tops thefloral tree of life and represents the sun, while the basket base symbolizes the knowledge that promotes growth. Circular shapes form an infinity line and frame the tree of life. Below, the ribbon-like bandsrepresent the unbroken thread of life and contain partial cross motifs. The obverse features the effigyof Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Did you knowÃ
The Tree of Life is a symbol found in many cultures. In Ukrainian folk art and on this pysanka,it is a symbol of renewal that connects all realmsÃcelestial, earth (our world) and undergroundÃand represents a universe in which every being has a place.