Canada 5 Dollars Silver Coin with Niobium Colouring 2014 Poinsettia - Flowers in Canada Series
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
This coin shows a poinsettia flower selectively coloured so it stands out from a sea of blooms—a stunning tribute to the star-shaped flower that beautifies holiday festivities across Canada every year. The design is further enhanced by the coin's oxidized niobium core to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind effect.
Mintage: 6000.
Composition: 99.99% pure silver with niobium core.
Finish: proof.
Weight: 9 g.
Diameter: 28 mm.
Edge: interrupted serrations.
Face value: 5 Canadian Dollars.
Artist: Bert Liverance (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse).
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint.
Special features:
• Third coin in this exciting new series showcasing Canada's popular flowers.
• Beautifully crafted in 99.99% pure silver with a niobium core on each coin that has been individually oxidized to permanently change the colour of the metal. Set against the niobium background, the single coloured poinsettia stands out in its own unique way.
• Give this coin as a creative twist to the floral bouquet and unique holiday gift. It's a wonderful piece of art for plant enthusiasts, gardeners and festive souls who lovingly deck their halls with beauty in December.
• Limited to 6,000 coins worldwide!
Across Canada, the poinsettia is a cherished plant that comes into full bloom in December to beautify homes, offices, stores and institutions during the holiday season. It's considered one of North America's best-selling potted plants, with a number of commercial growers in British Columbia churning out thousands of festive blooms for Canadians to enjoy each year.
This enduring Canadian staple has a fascinating history. The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) originally hails from Mexico and was cultivated by the Aztecs as a gift from the gods. In the early 1800s, Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first US ambassador to Mexico, brought cuttings home to South Carolina. From there, the plant's festive role spread across the continent, ultimately leading to its current name, which honours the plant-loving ambassador.
• Industry analysts cite the poinsettia as one of North America's best-selling potted plants with a number of commercial growers in British Columbia churning out thousands of holiday blooms for Canadians each year.
• The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) hails from Mexico and was cultivated by the Aztecs as a gift from the gods. In the 17th century, (post-conquest) Franciscan monks in southern Mexico began using it in nativity scenes and processions.
• In the early 1800s, Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first US ambassador to Mexico brought cuttings home to South Carolina. From there, the plant's festive role spread across the continent, ultimately leading to its current name, which honours the plant-loving ambassador.
• The niobium core on each of these poinsettia coins has been individually oxidized for a spectacular one-of-a-kind patina that will last forever. It's an amazing tribute to the star-shaped flower that beautifies holiday festivities every year.
Flowers in Canada Series