- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $3
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2021
- Denomination:$3
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.25
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:4000
- Product type:Coin
Canada's island province is home to three indigenous species of lady's slippers, but it is thepink lady's slipper (Cypripedium acaule) that has the honour of being on our seventh Floral Emblems of Canada coin. The reverse features a captivating portraitof the slow-growing woodland beauty, which is elegantly framed by an antique jewellery-inspired design.
A gorgeous gift for that special someone who loves flowers and jewellery. Order today.
Special features:
A CANADIAN FLORAL SHOWCASE: Collect all of Canada's provincial and territorial floral emblems with this new 13-coin series!
A VINTAGE STYLE: The coin's reverse proof finish gives it the look of vintage silver jewellery. This perfectly complements the colour portraits at the centre of our floral-themed celebration of Canada.
A HISTORY-MINDED APPROACH: The 13 coins are ordered in the way eachprovince became part of Confederation, followed by each territory.
FITS IN A PENDANT NECKLACE: The 27 mm diameter allows your coin to fit in a pendant necklace (not included), which will transform your coin into a beautiful piece of wearable jewellery.
A NEW COIN EACH MONTH: Available for individual purchase (a new coin is issued monthly from March 2020 to March 2021) or as part of a monthly subscription that guarantees all 13 flowers will put down roots in your collection. With eachsubscription, you also get an exclusive graphic beauty box that will hold your 13 coins together as one complete series.
A GREAT GIFT OR NEW ADDITION: These beautiful coins make a great Canadian gift and they're the perfect addition to any Canadiana-themed collection.
Design:
The reverse design by Canadian artist Lisa Thomson-Khan features a colour portrait of the official floral emblem of Prince Edward Island, the pink lady's slipper (Cypripedium acaule). The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
"I designed the series to evoke sentiments of antique hand-painted art, with vibrant colours and bold strokes that are reminiscent of a Victorian style. Inspired by the decorative filigree of fine silver, the ornate decorative border was purposely designed to complement the flowers, using stylized elements that move and twist across the surface like vines and leaves." Lisa Thomson-Khan: Artist
Did you knowÃ
The generic lady's slipper was designated the provincial flower of Prince Edward Island on April 25, 1947. At first, it was represented by the showy lady's slipper, which is uncommonin the province. In 1965, the pink lady's slipper (Cypripedium acaule) or moccasin flower was recognized as the official emblem.
This flower gets its name from the pouch-like petals that form the shape of a slipper.
Contrary to its name, the pink lady's slipper isn't necessarily pink: its petals can also be white, though this is less common.
Canada is home to eight different species of lady's slippers, including the pink lady's slipper that canbe found across much of Canada-except in British Columbia, Yukon and Nunavut.