5 Dollars - Elizabeth II February Birthstone

Reverse

Lotus pattern fills the background, a Swarovski crystal at top, dragon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CRR

Designer: Three Degrees Creative Inc.

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Birthstones have an undeniable mystical appeal, and this coin serves up all the beauty of amethyst with an unexpected twist—it's accompanied by an auspicious and powerful dragon, and a background of highly symbolic lotus flowers.

Rarely do East and West come together in this way, and with an amethyst-inspired Swarovski® crystal added to the mix, courage, sincerity and absolute delight are assured.

About the Design:
The reverse design by Three Degrees Creative Group is both visually compelling and richly symbolic, with a thoughtful melding of traditional and contemporary design elements. In the background, a beautifully engraved lotus pattern fills the reverse in a modern take on the blooms that traditionally symbolize purity of the heart and mind. A majestic, mid-relief dragon is brought to life through intricate engraving that recreates it in extraordinary detail; its presence also carries a strong meaning, as the dragon is a time-honoured symbol of power, strength and good luck in Asian mythology. Above it, a traditional circular motif bears a Swarovski® crystal embellishment that represents amethyst, the birthstone for February, which is said to bring sincerity and peace to those born in the month.

Special features:
Each superb coin in this 12-coin series is embedded with a genuine, gem-toned Swarovski® crystal embellishment that replicates the colours of the month's birthstone.
The engraved elements are beautifully rendered in fine detail to create a collectible piece of art that holds a timeless appeal.
A traditional symbol of power and strength, the intricately engraved dragon is positioned over a lotus pattern to symbolize purity of the heart and mind, while the crystal adds the unique virtues it represents.

Did you know…
During the Middle Ages, the amethyst was used to adorn royal regalia in England.
Amethyst is purple quartz, which can be found around the world; European royalty traditionally sought out Russian amethyst but today, Brazil is the primary source for the stone.

February's gemstone, the amethyst, is the most precious form of quartz. Its colour ranges from pale lilac to a beautiful deep purple that has captivated so many throughout history. The amethyst brings sincerity, courage and peace of mind to those born in this month, while legend holds that it also represents dignity and piety.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.

Interesting fact

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2016	3001	-	-	-	-	-	-

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