- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2011
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.009
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:4985
- Product type:Coin
This is the first coin ever to be embellished with Venetian glass, a world-renowned glass prized for its clarity and extremely vibrant colours. Each glass ladybug was handcrafted in Italy.
Highlights:
This is the first coin ever to be embellished with Venetian glass, aworld-renowned glass prized for its clarity and extremely vibrantcolours. Each glass ladybug was handcrafted by a master-glassmaker in Murano, Italy.
Coin design:
A vibrant ladybug poised on a beautiful coloured tulip.
Artistry meets unrivalleddimension.
The Mint's latest innovation brought its world-renownedengravers together with Italy's master artisan to createthis unique treasure. They combined Venetian glass witha unique coloured design to deliver a coin that boastsnew and unrivalled dimension. Crafted to perfection,each is an eye-catching work of art. The process ofmaking Venetian glass is rather complex and most glassart is made using lampworking technique.
The tulip is a true sign of spring. Its distinctive bellshapedbloom captures precious rainwater and is a safehaven that naturally shelters the ladybug, a welcomegarden guest.