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3 Dollars - Elizabeth II New-Brunswick; Purple Violet
2020 year| Silver (.9999) | 7.96 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 3 Dollars 3 CAD = USD 2.22 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.96 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#348286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The reverse design by Canadian artist Lisa Thomson-Khan features a stylized floral pattern on the outer ring, while the inner core features a colour portrait of the official floral emblem of New Brunswick, the purple violet (Viola cucullata),
Script: Latin
Lettering: LT
Designer: Lisa Thomson-Khan
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The purple violet is a water-loving perennial herb–if it's not growing in water, it's likely growing near it. Its blue-centred blooms will catch your eye from May to July, when they add a punch of colour to meadows, bogs and open woodlands. New Brunswick's official flower is one of several Canadian emblems that were selected by means of public input. It's also the featured star of our 4th Floral Emblems of Canada coin series, with a reverse design that captures the look of antique silver jewellery."I designed the series to evoke sentiments of antique hand-painted art, with vibrant colours and bold strokes that are reminiscent of a Victorianstyle. Inspired by the decorative filigreeof fine silver, the ornate decorative border was purposely designed to complement the flowers, using stylized elements that move and twist across the surface like vines and leaves." Lisa Thomson-Khan: Artist
Did you know…
This wildflower of eastern Canada occurs from Ontario eastward to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Its species name, cucullata, means "hoodlike." It's considered a stemless violet, meaning its flowers and leaves rise up fromthe rhizome buried in the ground.
The purple violet became New Brunswick'sofficial flower on December 1, 1936. It was selected after consultation with the Women's Institute, the province's schoolchildren and the Lieutenant Governor.
Think you have a purple violet in yourgarden or outdoor space? Violets can be tricky to identify (there are a few different species) but look very closely at the lower side petals–the purple violet is the only one with swollen/club-tipped beard hairs.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a RoyalCanadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beautybox.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (New-Brunswick; Purple Violet) 2020 from Canada is that it features a unique purple violet coloration, which is achieved through a specialized minting process that involves applying a thin layer of purple violet enamel to the coin's surface. This process gives the coin a distinctive and eye-catching appearance that sets it apart from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (New-Brunswick; Purple Violet) 2020 coin.
