2017 Canadian $30 Gate to Enchanted Garden 2 oz Fine Silver Coloured Coin

2017 Canadian $30 Gate to Enchanted Garden 2 oz Fine Silver Coloured Coin

To some, gates are a way to keep people out—but they can also be a beautiful invitation to enter. The intricate scrollwork of a filigree garden gate sets an elegant tone and catches the eye, beckoning you to look at what secret lies beyond it: a stunning display of nature's brightest colours, in all shapes and sizes!

A garden in full bloom is a world within a world; it's where nature and art are intertwined. In this carefully cultivated midst, the deliberate arrangement of trees, shrubs, plants and pathways have an enchanting effect on the senses. There's a prevailing sense of peace and calm as you move further into this magical setting, where the scents and sights mingle to invite reflection and relaxation at every turn.

A true must-have for gardeners, nature lovers, and creative spirits! 

Features

MINT FIRST: A FILIGREE GATE! Fashioned from white bronze, the gate on your coin is painted to give it an aged appearance, like the weathered but timeless look of a real wrought-iron gate.
PUSHING THE LIMITS OF INTRICATE METALWORKING! Extensive research and development helped determine the right amount of metal required to create a resilient filigree design—one that won't obscure the view of the garden behind it!
A WORLD OF BEAUTY! The elegance of the gate paired with the spellbinding garden behind it make this a timeless piece, and a prized addition to your collection.
99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin is GST/HST exempt!
LOW MINTAGE: Only 5,500 coins will be made worldwide.

Design

Inspired by gardens across Canada, your coin design pays tribute to nature's beauty and the artistic endeavours of Canadian gardeners. At first glance, there's a prevailing sense of enchantment and mystery thanks to the filigree gate that stretches across the reverse. Fashioned from white bronze and inspired by an 18th century design, the filigree garden gate by Canadian artist Margaret Best has an intricate, almost delicate appearance that belies its resilience. The coin's large diameter (50 mm) allows a breathtaking mix of colour-over-engraved details behind the gate, as the eyes wander down the stone pathway leading to the cottage. Designed by Canadian artist Tony Bianco, this magical summer garden brings together some perennial garden favourites in Canada: a climbing rose, hydrangea, phlox, bee balm, salvia and rudbeckia. All are depicted in full bloom, which heightens the larger-than-life quality of this picture-perfect setting. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Packaging

2017 Canadian $30 Gate to Enchanted Garden 2 oz Fine Silver Coloured Coin comes encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case, black beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $30
Mintage: 5,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 62.69
Diameter (mm): 50
Finish: Proof