- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2013
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):3.027
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:5306
- Product type:Coin
This charming set of 1 ounce coins delivers a trilogy of heartwarming scenes to express the joy and wonder of the first months with a precious newborn, each designed by Canadian artist Laurie McGaw and expertly crafted in 99.99% pure silver.
The announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a baby in July 2013 threw their adoring public into a frenzy, eager for the exact date and news whether it will be a boy or a girl, and what its name will be. Either way, the royal infant will be third in line to the throne and its birth will be celebrated with all the ceremony befitting a new member of Canada's Royal Family.
A trilogy of parental delights: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may have centuries of royal traditions behind them, but as they welcome their firstborn into their arms, their love, devotion and aspirations will be universally linked to the thoughts and emotions that have defined parenthood throughout the ages and around the world.
All 3 designs incorporate maple leaves in the scrollwork, adding a truly Canadian touch to this Royal event. Designs left to right: a baby tucked away in a cradle with all the love and lace typical of a royal nursery; three hands-Mummy's, Daddy's and baby's-touching to form a family bond; a sleeping baby with two plush toys representing iconic symbols of Canada. Each of the three coin designs also feature "2013" to mark the year of this important royal birth.
Face Value: 20 dollars
Mintage: 7,500
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Proof
Certificate: Serialized
Artist: Laurie McGaw