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3 Dollars - Elizabeth II Yukon; Fireweed
2021 year| Silver (.9999) | 7.96 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 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 |
| Numista | N#348652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 ofthe official floral emblem of Yukon, the fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium).
Script: Latin
Lettering: LT
Designer: Lisa Thomson-Khan
Edge
Serrated
Comment
Fireweed is one of the first plants to revive after a forest fire, when any new growth is a welcome symbol of nature's resilience. This large, wild plant also grows along roadsides, near streams and in clearings, where its abundant flowers set the landscape ablaze with their violet and magenta hues, lasting from July to September."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 an intricate 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?
In 1954, the Yukon initially adopted the spring-flowering prairie crocus (also known as the pulsatilla anemone) as its emblem, but this species already represented Manitoba. Three years later, the Yukon Territorial Government chose the prized fireweed as an alternative, and the change was formalized in November 1957.
Fireweed was previously known by the scientific name Epilobium angustifolium. The revised genus name, Chamerion, is derived from the Greek words chamai ("dwarf") and nerion ("oleander"), while angustifolium comes from the Latin angustus ("narrow") and folium ("leaf").
Fireweed is a pioneer species, one of the first plants to reappear in recently burned or razed areas. Each spike can bear up to 50 flowers, and a single plant can produce up to 80,000 silky-haired seeds.
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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that the fireweed depicted on the reverse side of the coin is actually a species of wildflower that is native to Yukon and other parts of Canada. It is known for its bright purple flowers and is often used as a symbol of the region's natural beauty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 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 (Yukon; Fireweed) 2021 coin.
