- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $3
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2019
- Denomination:$3
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.256
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:4000
- Product type:Coin
A flowering cherry tree provides a beautiful burst ofpink-a welcome sight after the drab, grey days of winter. These delicate blossoms draw a crowd as soon as they appear, for the blossom season is famously short. And even as the petals fall to the ground, this magical springtime experience leads to renewed appreciation for nature's more colourful side, just as a new growing season begins.
Celebrate cherry blossom season in Canada withthis fun coin! Order today!
Special Features:
OVER $90 DOLLARS IN SAVINGS WHEN YOUORDER THE 12-COIN SUBSCRIPTION! While supplies last! If you like the first coin in the Celebrating Canadian Fun and Festivities series, get all 12 as part of the subscription. When you order the subscription, you will receive all 12 coins ($49.95 per subscription coin), one coin per month; and, you'll receive a FREE collector case to display your coins! $44 in free shipping and your last coin, valued at $49.95 is free! Coins in the subscription include:
Niagara Falls Winter Lights ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Dogsledding ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Maple Syrup Tasting ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Cherry Blossom ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Tulips ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Coastal Drive ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Rodeo ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Folk Music ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Wine Tasting ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Whale Watching ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Aurora Borealis ($49.95 per subscription coin)
Christmas Tree (FREE!)
FEATURES A MIX OF ENGRAVING AND COLOUR! The central image on your coin stands out thanks to the use of vibrant colours.
STYLIZED ICONS FRAME THE REVERSE!A stylized icon represents each month's theme on your coins. Together, these engraved symbolsform a frame that is the common design feature on all 12 coins in this series.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of itscollector coins.
99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! NO GST/HST!
Design:
Designed by Steve Hepburn, your coin steps into the city on a quiet evening to highlight a spectacularspringtime occurrence: the cherry blossom season. Two people ride their bicycles on a tree-lined street, where flowering cherry trees form a beautiful canopy of pink and white blooms overhead. The image is framed by stylized icons that represent popular outdoor activities and sights in Canada: (clockwise from top) Niagara Falls; a Christmas tree; a rodeo; wine tasting; dogsledding; folk music; cherry blossoms; maple syrup tasting; whale watching; tulips in bloom;coastal drives; and the aurora borealis. The obverse features the year "2019" and face value "3 DOLLARS", and the framed effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Did you knowÃ
Cherry blossoms are known as sakura in Japan. This delicate flower is an important cultural symbolin Japan, where cherry blossom viewing (hanami) is an annual rite. These blooms have become a top draw in many other cities worldwide,where annual festivals are also held.
