3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (August - Peridot) 2011 front 3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (August - Peridot) 2011 back
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3 Dollars - Elizabeth II August - Peridot

2011 year
Silver (.9999) 7.96 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
Value
3 Dollars 3 CAD = USD 2.22
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
7.96 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Inlaid (Crystal elements)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#355243
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A Swarovski element glitters from a whirl of flower petals.

Designer: Christie Paquet

Edge

Serrated

Comment

This stunning silver coin holds a gem-toned Swarovski crystal that tells the story of its owner’s birth month. Whether as a gift to yourself, or for someone close to you, this coin’s beauty and distinctiveness are sure to bring joy for years to come.

Highlights:
This exciting new series of pure silver coins provides the perfect setting to showcase gem MADE WITH SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS—one for every birthstone of the year. Each coin is a unique keepsake to celebrate a person’s individuality, crafted in the Mint’s world-renowned tradition of excellence.

A personalized treasure that celebrates you.
From ancient Babylon to early Japan, gemstones have been cherished for their stunning beauty and special qualities. Cultures everywhere believed crystals had the power to influence events; to protect orheal; to bring love, luck or prosperity.

No wonder kings and queens adorned their crowns with jewels while emperors and nobles put their special rank on display by incorporating gemstones into everything from jewellery to clothing and eating utensils.

Centuries ago, astrologers began relating gemstones to specific zodiacs citing that a stone’s powers were heightened during that time. The daily practice of wearing the gemstone associated with one’s birth month emerged in 18th-century Poland; a concept that remains a source of great fascination to this day.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (August - Peridot) 2011 from Canada made of Silver (.9999) weighing 7.96 g is that it features a unique design that showcases a peridot, a gemstone that is often associated with prosperity and good fortune. The coin's design features a peridot set amidst a stylized representation of a maple leaf, which is a symbol of Canada. This coin is a beautiful representation of the country's natural resources and its rich history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  2673 - - - - - -

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