Silver coin Flower emblem of Canada purple Saxifrage

Silver coin Flower emblem of Canada purple Saxifrage

The Saxifrage coin is minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and, as the name already gives away, is all about the purple saxifrage. The Saxifrage coin is derived from the flower emblem Nunavut, the purple Saxifrage. In Canada, the different territories and provinces are represented by floral emblems. The purple saxifrage is found in the north of Canada. The flower grows in rocky soil where many other plants would not be able to grow. When the purple saxifrage blooms, it is the time when young caribou are born. Purple saxifrage is also used in herbal remedies. The Saxifrage coin is struck in 7.96 grams of pure silver with a diameter of 27 mm. Because of this diameter, the coin is also very suitable to put in a pendant and to wear as jewellery. In Canada, the Saxifrage coin is considered legal tender, which gives the coin a face value of $3. The Saxifrage coin has a mintage of 4,000 pieces.

Features

• Mintage of 4,000 pieces
• 7,96 grams of pure silver (99.9%)
• Beautiful image of a purple saxifrage

Design of the Saxifrage coin

The Saxifrage coin has a beautiful appearance. The obverse of the Saxifrage coin depicts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The nominal value and the year and country of issue can be read around it. On the reverse of the coin, a purple saxifrage can be seen. The purple saxifrage has deep colors and is in beautiful contrast with the black background. Graceful details can be seen along the edge. These match perfectly with the appearance of the Saxifrage coin.