8 Dollars - Elizabeth II Brilliant Cherry Blossoms

Reverse

Cheery blossoming on branch.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FINE SILVER 9999 ARGENT PUR 8 DOLLARS
BEAUTY
美
BEAUTÉ
AB
CANADA 2019

Designer: Anna Bucciarelli

Edge

Reeded

Comment

-The cherry blossom (sakura) shares with the chrysanthemum the honor of being one of the two national flowers of Japan, where its observation (hanami) is an annual ritual.
-In China, the cherry blossom is a symbol of feminine beauty and power.
-Originating in Asia, most cherry blossoms came to Canada as gifts or donations, including those in Vancouver and in Toronto's High Park.
-While the Yoshino is the most popular cherry tree in Japan, the Kanzan is the most common in North America.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

•La fleur de cerisier (sakura) partage avec le chrysanthème l’honneur d’être l’une des deux fleurs nationales du Japon, où son observation (hanami) est un rituel annuel.
•En Chine, la fleur de cerisier est un symbole de beauté féminine et de puissance.
•Originaires de l’Asie, la plupart des cerisiers à fleurs sont arrivés au Canada sous forme de cadeau ou de don, y compris ceux de Vancouver et ceux du High Park, à Toronto.
•Si le Yoshino est la variété de cerisier la plus populaire au Japon, c’est le Kanzan qui est le plus répandu en Amérique du Nord.

Interesting fact

The Elizabeth II (Brilliant Cherry Blossoms) 2019 silver coin from Canada features a unique design that showcases a stunning cherry blossom tree in full bloom, surrounded by a beautiful background of spring leaves. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features the cherry blossom design. The coin is made of 99.99% pure silver and weighs 7.96 grams. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for circulation as a regular currency, but rather as a collectible item. This coin is a great addition to any coin collection, especially for those who appreciate the beauty of nature and the artistry of coin design.

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