- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $4
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2009
- Denomination:$4
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.5
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:6011
- Product type:Coin
$4 Fine Silver Coin à Hanging the Stockings (2009)
The perfectfamily heirloomto last generations.
Read about Tony Bianco's 3 part design process
Stockings hanging from the fireplace are a sure sign that theHolidays have begun. But there was a time when hangingstockings was an everyday sight as people regularly driedtheir clothes by the fire. One can almost imagine a parent orhusband slipping a small gift into a stocking as a surprise.
The link between stockings and Christmas began to emergewith the legend of Saint Nicholas. Centuries later, ClementMoore (1779-1863) penned his famous words "...The stockingswere hung by the chimney with care..." and stockings became aHoliday fixture-one that endures to this day.
Highlights: The classic design of this coinwill inspire a senseof excitement in young and old alike. Its upscale compositionof 99.99% pure silver and traditional engraving evoke a senseof yesteryear; qualities that will secure a special place as acherished family heirloom.
Reverse: Two children hang stockings on the fireplace inanticipation of Santa's visit.
