The Fireweed coin is struck in 7.96 grams of fine silver and has a diameter of 27 mm. The mintage of the coin is 4,000 pieces.
The Fireweed coin is, as the name already gives away, all about fireweed. Fireweeds are the first plants that reappear after a forest fire. It is a tall wildflower and has beautiful purple and magenta colors. The Fireweed coin is struck in 7.96 grams of fine silver and has a diameter of 27 mm. The mintage of the coin is 4,000 pieces. The Fireweed coin is issued by the Royal Canadian Mint and has a face value of $3.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is depicted on the obverse of the Fireweed coin. The obverse was designed by Susanna Blunt. The reverse was designed by Lisa Thomson-Khan. A beautiful image of fireweed can be seen. The background of the image black, which makes the flower stands out very nicely. A beautiful detail can be seen along the edge, which contributes nicely to the appearance of the coin. The coin has a beautiful Victorian style and is striking because of the stunning colors.
The front was designed by Lisa Thomson-Khan. Here is a beautiful image of a fireweed. The background of the image is black, which makes the flower stand out very nicely. A beautiful detail can be seen along the edge, which nicely contributes to the appearance of the coin. The coin has a beautiful Victorian style and is striking because of the use of color.
The reverse of the Fireweed coin depicts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This silk was designed by Susanna Blunt.
The diameter of 27 mm makes it possible to wear the fireweed as a piece of jewelry, by putting it in a pendant. The fine detail of the colorful flowers thus creates a unique piece of jewelry.