2018 Canadian $5 Birthstones: January Swarovski® Crystal & Silver Coin

2018 Canadian $5 Birthstones: January Swarovski® Crystal & Silver Coin

The January birthstone coin features a henna-inspired mandala motif, which has been selectively coloured to match the genuine Swarovski® crystal that represents garnet, the birthstone for January. Garnet's fiery red colour blazes bright as the birthstone for the cold month of January! It is known as the gem of friendship, constancy, trust and loyalty. Garnet has also been said to bring tranquility, good health and safety to its owner during travel.

The perfect birthday gift for someone born in January! Order today!

Features

FIRST IN NEW 12-COIN SERIES! Your coin is the first in a new stunning monthly series that combines complex engraving, selective colour and a gem-toned crystal for a sparkling celebration of each birth month!
FEATURES A GENUINE SWAROVSKI® CRYSTAL! Each coin features a genuine Swarovski® crystal that represents each month's birthstone and its colour.
STUNNING COLOUR! Selective colour extends the celebration to the engraved elements emanating from your coin's centre.
BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED! The mandala's layered pattern is beautifully engraved in outstanding detail—including the mid-relief lotus that naturally draws your eye!
FITS IN OUR 27 MM BEZEL! Your coin's 27 mm diameter allows it to fit into a bezel! Sold separately, a bezel kit can transform this collectible into a unique piece of wearable jewellery, allowing you to showcase your coin and keep it close to your heart.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
LOW MINTAGE! Limited to 4,000 coins worldwide.
PURE SILVER! Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver.
GST/HST EXEMPT! Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design

Designed by Pandora Young, your coin presents a cross-cultural celebration inspired by the ancient tradition of Indian mehndi. A symmetrical arrangement of highly ornate shapes and symbols form a 12-point radial pattern that reflects the calendar year. A prominent henna motif — the lotus — is among the finely detailed elements that emanate from the centre, where a colourful Swarovski® crystal represents the January birthstone, garnet. A selective application of colour complements the stone, while the playful contrast between soft and vivid tones highlights the layered complexity of the engraved artistry. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Packaging

2018 Canadian $5 Birthstones: January Swarovski® Crystal & Silver Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $5
Mintage: 4,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 7.96
Diameter (mm): 27
Finish: Proof