2018 Canadian Beneath Thy Shining Skies - Fine Silver 3-Coin Set

2018 Canadian Beneath Thy Shining Skies - Fine Silver 3-Coin Set

Face Value: Set - Includes two $25 coins, and one $10 coin.
Mintage: 3,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
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Finish: Proof

Canada is a multicultural nation known for innovation and a commitment to peace. But when we seek to further define who we are, we often look to the past—and the images that speak to it—to lay the course for a bright future. Coming together to form Canada’s iconic flag, three irregular-shaped coins present a rich narrative that is the story of a nation: from pre-Confederation to today and beyond!

VISUALLY STUNNING! A journey through Canada’s past and present and onto the future! Order today!

Special features:
THREE COINS AND NONE ARE ROUND! Your three-coin set is the very first of its kind to bring together rectangular coins AND a maple leaf-shaped coin.
O CANADA! Spanning the centuries, the story of Canada—from then to now—is told through a medley of deeply meaningful images that stretch across all three coins.
FORMS THE FLAG OF CANADA! Individually, each coin explores a chapter in our history; together, they form the flag of Canada—a symbol of a nation’s pride and its identity.
VISUALLY STUNNING! Intricately engraved in a gorgeous proof finish, this complex design boasts an astounding amount of details that offers new discoveries with each viewing.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1.
LOW MINTAGE! Limited to 3,000 coin sets worldwide.
PURE SILVER! Your coins are crafted from 99.99% pure silver and your coin set is GST/HST exempt.

Design:
Artist Rebecca Yanovskaya presents a powerful visual narrative that unfolds across the reverse of all three coins, which embody national pride and identity as they come together to form the flag of Canada.

Like the railroads that played a key role in this nation’s history, a track serves as a unifying design element in this journey through Canada’s past and present; with no beginning or end, it curves its way from the first rectangular coin across the maple leaf-shaped coin, and beyond the second rectangular coin.

The engraved images on the first rectangular coin explores Canada’s pre-Confederation past, where a member of the Cree First Nations symbolizes the long history of Indigenous peoples. A towering pine represents the forests; beneath it, two bison stand next to the tall grasses that line the edge of the rock, which represents the Canadian Shield. A nautical sun guides Jacques Cartier’s ship, La Grande Hermine, which symbolizes European exploration and hints at the maritime history of the East Coast, while the salmon beneath the track is a tribute to a great cultural icon of the Pacific Coast.

The maple-leaf shaped coin explores the period between Confederation and the mid-20th century, where the transition from the Voyageurs of the fur trade era to the adoption of the flag speaks of a nation’s coming-of-age. The Arms of Canada represent the path to nationhood while the Centre Block building on Parliament Hill is the heart of Canadian democracy. Victorian scrollwork adds a stylish flourish throughout, while selective colour highlights the poppies that represent the First and Second World Wars—two events that significantly impacted Canada’s development.

The second rectangular coin’s images represent Canada today. An illustrated moon hangs over a stylized Toronto skyline, which reflects the rise of modern cityscapes across Canada. A nod to the creation of Nunavut in 1999, an inukshuk represents Northern Canada and reflects our community spirit. A majestic sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) is a timeless feature of eastern landscapes and is associated with maple syrup; its branches spread out and mimic the circuit board graphic that represents the innovative spirit of Canadians. The curving brick wall traces the evolution of transportation, while the ribbons represent the multicultural fabric of Canada. A dove reflects a peacekeeping tradition and our hopes for the future, as the track continues on towards the future and the viewer—a reminder that we all have a role to play in shaping the Canada (and the world) of tomorrow.

The obverse of each coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.