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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II Lilac Blossoms
2017 year| Silver (.9999) | 23.17 g | 36.07 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 15 Dollars 15 CAD = USD 11 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 23.17 g |
| Diameter | 36.07 mm |
| Thickness | 3.29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#110171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Colorized Lilacs, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 2017
JP
15
DOLLARS
Designer: Jan Poynter
Edge
Reeded
Comment
One of the most charming signs of spring is the blooming of fragrant lilacs as the mild weather arrives! The flowering shrub illustrated on the reverse of this coin is Canada's contribution to lilac cultivars: the Preston lilac, named after its creator, Isabella Preston (1881-1965). The first Canadian to work in this field, Mrs. Preston distinguished herself particularly in the genetic selection of ornamental plants: in her 26-year career at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, she created nearly 200 new hybrids, including the robust late lilac shown here in brilliant color!Did you know?
Lilacs (genus Syringa) belong to the same family as olive trees, the Oleaceae.
Lilacs are not native to Canada: they are plants native to Europe or Asia, or cultivated species (cultivars) derived from them. Isabella Preston's lilacs are cultivars derived from two Asian species.
One of the most widespread species in Canada is the common purple lilac (Syringa vulgaris), which originated in southeastern Europe - the Balkans, to be precise - and was imported by settlers.
Preston lilacs were created to flower two weeks later than other cultivated lilacs. As a result, they avoid late frosts and tolerate the Canadian climate well!
Considered the "Queen of Ornamental Horticulture", Isabella Preston was the first to specialize in ornamental plant breeding at the Central Experimental Farm, which owes much of its lilac collection to her.
Many of Preston's 71 lilac cultivars are named after Shakespearean heroines. Isabella Preston also named her crabapple hybrids after Canadian lakes, her irises after local streams, and her lilies after World War II stenographers and Allied aircraft.
Illustrated on the reverse, the Isabella cultivar (from the Villosae group) received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Merit in 1941.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective box.
Interesting fact
The 15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Lilac Blossoms) 2017 coin from Canada is unique in that it features a unique lilac blossom design, which is not commonly seen on coins. The lilac blossom is a symbol of love, first memories, and the passing of time. It's a beautiful and meaningful design that sets this coin apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Lilac Blossoms) 2017 coin.
