2012 Canadian $5 Full Pink Moon Sterling Silver & Niobium Coin

2012 Canadian $5 Full Pink Moon Sterling Silver & Niobium Coin

Fourth and final coin in an exciting series featuring the Full Moons of the Algonquin.

Low mintage coin features a niobium metal insert with unique coloring that reflects the theme of the coin. Each coin has been selectively oxidized to create a one-of-a-kind finish with unmatched colour and lustre.

Features

• Limited to 7,500 coins worldwide.
• Hand polished! The field (flat background) has a highly hand polished mirror-like finish
• Distinct and innovative minting process: Niobium insert is struck into the core of a sterling silver coin and then selectively colored through a unique oxidization process made possible by the special properties of this metal.
• Unique maple wooden flip case houses each coin

Design

Designed by Canadian artist John Mantha, your coin’s design shows a cluster of phlox blossoming before a full moon; the pink colouring selectively applied to the niobium insert enhances the springtime theme. 

Packaging

2012 Canadian $5 Full Pink Moon Sterling Silver & Niobium Coin comes encapsulated and presented in a maple wooden display case lined with flock, black beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $5
Mintage: 7500
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper (outer ring) Niobium (inner core, reverse) and 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Weight (g): 8.5
Diameter (mm): 28
Finish: Proof