- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2016
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.023
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:4535
- Product type:Coin
April's birthstone may be the diamond, but anyone will adore this exotic pure silver coin that glitters with the universal symbol of love. The word diamond derives from the Greek adamas, which means "invincible"-a fitting term to describe people's desire to own and wear this unique coin-turned-pendant.
A deeply meaningful gift for any occasion to let someone know how much you treasure them!
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Special features:
Each superb coin in this 12-coin series is embedded with a genuine, gem-toned Swarovski ¨ crystal embellishment that replicates the colours of the month's birthstone.
The engraved elements are beautifully rendered in fine detail to create a collectible piece of art that holds a timeless appeal.
A traditional symbol of power and strength, the intricately engraved dragon is positioned over a lotus pattern to symbolize purity of the heartand mind, while the crystal adds the unique virtues it represents.
Crafted from 99.99% pure silver.
A gorgeous keepsake that celebrates a person's individuality.
Your coin is GST/HST exempt with a limited mintage worldwide.
About the Design:
The reverse design by Three Degrees Creative Group is both visually compelling and richly symbolic, with a thoughtful melding of traditional and contemporary design elements. In the background, a beautifully engraved lotus pattern fills the reverse ina modern take on the blooms that traditionally symbolize purity of the heart and mind. A majestic, mid-relief dragon is brought to life through intricateengraving that recreates it in extraordinary detail; its presence also carries a strong meaning, as the dragon is a time-honoured symbol of power, strength and good luck in Asian mythology. Above it, a traditional circular motif bears a Swarovski ¨ crystal embellishment that represents diamond, the birthstone for April, which is said to bring innocence and love to those born inthe month.
Did you knowÃ
The word "diamond" is derived from the Greek word adamas, which means "invincible."
Diamonds can come in a wide array of colours, depending on what impurities are in the stone: yellow ones have traces of nitrogen while blue diamonds contain boron.
In the Middle Ages, diamonds were thought to have magical healing powers; they were heated andtaken to bed in order to draw out the toxins that were causing the illness.
A powerful and enduring symbol of love, the diamond is thegemstone for all who are born in April. It is a very precious gemstone, and just about the hardest material ever yielded from the Earth. As a birthstone,the diamond is said to protect innocence, bring love and strengthen both body and soul.
