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300 Dollars - Elizabeth II Four Seasons Moon Mask
2008 yearGold (.5833) (58,33 % Gold, 41,67 % Silver) | 60 g | 50 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2008 |
Value | 300 Dollars 300 CAD = USD 222 |
Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
Composition | Gold (.5833) (58,33 % Gold, 41,67 % Silver) |
Weight | 60 g |
Diameter | 50 mm |
Thickness | 2.5 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled, Coloured |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#352602 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The face of an authentic Moon Mask representing the spiritual grandfather of the Squamish Nation, Coast Salish people. The design also recreates the visual effect of the cedar bark rope that ran around the mask's edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANDA 2008
300 DOLLARS
JB
Engraver: Susan Taylor
Designer: Jody Broomfield
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The rich cultural heritage of British Columbia's First Nations people is preserved in this must-have 14-karat gold coin featuring the design of a hand-carved Moon Mask, its vibrant painted surfaces perfectly reproduced by the coin's stunning enamel effect.And with a limited mintage of only 1,200 coins worldwide, it's a very collectible work of art in its own right!Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Four Seasons Moon Mask" coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Canadian imagery with ancient Chinese symbolism. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized moon mask, which is a common motif in Chinese art and symbolizes the cycles of life and the natural world. The mask is surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves, which is a classic Canadian symbol. This fusion of cultures and themes makes the coin a truly distinctive piece.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2008 | 544 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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