3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Newfoundland and Labrador; Pitcher Plant) 2020-2021 front 3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Newfoundland and Labrador; Pitcher Plant) 2020-2021 back
3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Newfoundland and Labrador; Pitcher Plant) 2020-2021 photo
Obverse © Bullion Mart Inc. – Reverse © Power Coin

3 Dollars - Elizabeth II Newfoundland and Labrador; Pitcher Plant

 
Silver (.9999) 7.96 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2020-2021
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
References
Numista
N#348650
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The reverse design by Canadian artist Lisa Thomson-Khan features a coloured portrait of the official floral emblem of Newfoundland and Labrador, the pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea), surrounded by a stylized floral pattern.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LT

Designer: Lisa Thomson-Khan

Edge

Serrated

Comment

A symbol of Newfoundland since before Confederation, the pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) attracts a lot of attention because of its carnivorous nature. But the resilience of this wetland species, and its beauty, which the piece highlights so well, are qualities that have made it the ideal emblem for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador since 1954.

"In creating the series, I wanted to evoke the paintings of yesteryear, with vibrant colors and broad brushstrokes reminiscent of the Victorian style. We added a complex decorative border, inspired by the fine silver filigree technique, to enhance the flowers with its stylized elements that move and curl across the surface like vines and leaves." - Lisa Thomson-Khan, artist

Did you know?
This flower is one of many carnivorous plant species native to Canada. It is found in wetlands across the country, but especially in the bogs and marshes of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The pitcher plant secretes a sweet substance to attract its insect prey. The tiny hairs lining the inside of its rainwater-filled cone-shaped leaves ensnare insects (even winged ones), eventually drowning them. Enzymes and microorganisms then break down the prey, transforming it into food.
The pitcher plant first appeared on the Newfoundland penny in 1865 - two years before the Dominion of Canada was created. Two years before becoming Canada's youngest province in 1949, Newfoundland was still producing its own coins. In fact, all those bearing a date between 1940 and 1947 were minted at our Ottawa plant.
In 1954, the Newfoundland Cabinet designated the pitcher plant as the province's official flower. Today, a stylized representation of the species is at the heart of the provincial logo.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case is accompanied by a black protective box.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that the Pitcher Plant, which is featured on the coin's reverse, is a carnivorous plant that is native to Newfoundland and Labrador. It obtains its nutrients by capturing and digesting insects in its unique, deep-cupped leaves. This unique feature has made the Pitcher Plant a popular symbol of the province and a fascinating subject for botanists and nature enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  4000 - - - - - -

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