- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $10
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2020
- Denomination:$10
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.51
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:10000
- Product type:Coin
Education is one of the most integral parts of our development and society as a whole. It is the foundation of success. Gathering much invested effort, graduation counts among the key milestones in a lifetime. Whether it marks the end of high school, college or university, graduation deserves to be commemorated. This keepsake will preserve the memories of aspecial moment, one as brilliant and tangible as this dazzling 2020 Graduation coin.
Celebrate the 2020 graduation of your loved ones with this thoughtful gift. Order today.
Special features:
A SPECIAL GIFT: The 2020 Graduation coin is the perfect way to celebrate the achievements of your friends and family. Celebrate and preserve the memories of this significant milestone into a lasting gift and keep the magical moment alive.
ADD A PERSONALIZED MESSAGE: This coin is ready for you to give to a loved one on their 2020 graduation day. It comes equipped with a specially designed certificate in full-colour and a space to add a personalized message for the new graduate.
A STUNNING PRESENTATION: Everything from the coin to the packaging has been designed to leave a lasting impression. The gift is presented in a lovely keepsake box thatenhances the beauty of the coin.
HALF OUNCE PURE SILVER: Your coin is crafted from 1/2 ounce of 99.99%pure silver. No GST/HST.
Design:
The reverse design by Canadian artist Jori van der Linde depicts the traditional graduate cap and tassel and the year 2020 enclosed inside a laurel wreath symbolizing victory and honour. It also features a bilingual congratulatory message along with small graduates' diplomas. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Did you knowÃ
Graduates dress in long gowns, known as full academic regalia. This enduring tradition initiated almost 700 years ago when universities were emerging in Europe. Since buildings were not heated, scholars kept warm by wearing long hooded gowns. Later, gowns became the official dress of academics to prevent excessive apparel. Buildings may now be warm year round, but the tradition lives on throughthe commencement ceremony. Gown colors vary by institution, but degrees are assigned standard tassel hues.
Graduates tossing their caps in the air originated in 1912, during a Naval Academy ceremony. When students of the academy graduated, they were no longer commissioned to wear their caps. Throwing the capsin the air symbolized completion. Other institutions later adopted the gesture as a celebratory expression for graduates. This remained a tradition for graduation ceremonies.
Before commencement and during the ceremony, the tassel isworn on the right side. Afterwards, it is flipped to the left.
