300 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Four Seasons Moon Mask) 2008 front 300 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Four Seasons Moon Mask) 2008 back
300 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Four Seasons Moon Mask) 2008 photo
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300 Dollars - Elizabeth II Four Seasons Moon Mask

2008 year
Gold (.5833) (58,33 % Gold, 41,67 % Silver) 60 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
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
References
Numista
N#352602
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
2008  544 - - - - - -

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