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1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5,500 (2016)
1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5,500 (2016)
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Can you find the butterfly in this beautiful coin! Order yours today!
This beautiful coin reveals flowering dogwood and black plum trees rising above the calm waters of a lake. But on closer examination, a monarch butterfly emerges from the scene. One wing lies outstretched among the branches while the other is a reflection in the water. Nearby, a northern map turtle lingers, providing the perfect shape for the butterfly's body and eye. Don't miss this captivating coin!
An ideal gift for someone who enjoys the great outdoors and the surprises they hide! Order today!
- Second issue in this exciting new five-coin series that showcases the art of illusion and brings you two images for the price of one—a stunning Canadian landscape and an optical illusion of wildlife.
- 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Expertly crafted in 99.99% pure silver and beautifully enhanced with colour to perfect the optical illusion embedded within the primary design.
- Art, nature and animal lovers will adore this coin, as well as any proud Canadian who cherishes the natural heritage of this land. Puzzlemeisters, graphic designers and artists will also be impressed by the clever use of shadows, lines, shapes and light to create this coin's eye-bending design. A must-have on so many levels!
- Only 5,500 coins (each) worldwide—a limited work of art in its own right and highly collectible!
- Your coin is GST/HST exempt!
Designed by Canadian artist Julius T. Csotonyi, your coin features a springtime scene beautifully crafted in colour. A stand of flowering trees of dogwood and black plum rises above the calm waters of a lake, but on closer examination, a monarch butterfly emerges from the scene. One wing lies outstretched among the branches while the other is a reflection in the water. A northern map turtle lingers near the shore, providing the perfect shape for the butterfly's body and eye.
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.
Order your coin today!
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Reviews
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4 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Pros
- Detailed (7)
- Authentic (5)
- Displays well (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby (6)
- Adults (4)
- Lifetime (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Collector (7), Education oriented (3), Grandparent (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6), Yes (3)
Reviewed by 9 customers
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Beautifully detailed, great display piece
By Thomas
from Montreal, Canada
About Me Collector, Education Oriented
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
Comments about 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5500 (2016):
I use it as a display piece. It's a wonderful piece of art that will be a part of a growing collection.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Another beautiful Canadian coin
By Sinned
from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
About Me Collector, Grandparent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
Comments about 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5500 (2016):
The RCM puts out some of the most beautiful coins. This one caught my eye right away and when I found I could get it without a subscription, I jumped at it and got two.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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This is an amazing coin
By Tony
from Ontario
About Me Collector
Pros
- Detailed
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
Comments about 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5500 (2016):
display as a collector
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Interesting concept
By olive
from Ontario
About Me Education Oriented, Grandparent, Parent of Two or More Children
Pros
- Detailed
- Rare
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Older Children
Comments about 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5500 (2016):
Eventually for a necklace for a granddaughter
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Brillant.
By Bert
from Up State New York
About Me Collector, Education Oriented
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Rare
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
- Young Children
Comments about 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5500 (2016):
My Wife Loves it!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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beautiful coin. Purchased for wife. A fitting gift
By no nickname
from Thunder Bay
About Me Collector, Grandparent, Parent of Two or More Children
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
Comments about 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5500 (2016):
Excellent quality, easy access to product, convenient delivery.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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very disappointed
By Canadiana
from Toronto,Canada
Comments about 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5500 (2016):
Loved the concept of reflected butterfly but in hand the reflected side was just a muddied mess.Top butterfly portion well done ,very colourful and detailed and nice gloss.Whole butterfly should have been like the top.Returned 4 coins I bought.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Great Coin, Nice Addition to the Set.
By DD
from Ontario Canada
About Me Collector
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
Comments about 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5500 (2016):
This coin is really nice with alot of detail. The colours are very vibrant and are pleasing to the eye. A good addition to the illusions set. Look forward to the next coin being released.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Outstanding art - just love it
By Jim_in_Ontario
from Ontario
About Me Collector
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
Comments about 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Landscape Illusion: Butterfly – Mintage: 5500 (2016):
Outstanding art piece - love it.
Hope RCM keep producing good one for this series so I can have one good whole set display.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Q:
How is the printing done? Is it durable or will it scratch off?
ThanksAsked on 6/2/2016 by CJ from Nova ScotiaKnow the answer? Answer this question
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The process is proprietary to the Mint and can't be disclosed for commercial reasons. The colour is durable and will last under normal conditions. However, no coin can resist damage by tools or other abusive actions that are intended to damage to the coin.Answered on 6/8/2016 by Uyen (Product Team) from Ottawa
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Which is the first coin of this serie? if it is a subscription, do you provide a free display box for all the coins?Asked on 5/10/2016 by Luisita from Roanoke, VaKnow the answer? Answer this question
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This is the second coin in the series. You can find the complete subscription at the link below. It does include a collection display case.
http://www.mint.ca/store/coins/1-oz.-fine-silver-coloured-5coin-subscription-%E2%80%93-landscape-illusion-%E2%80%93-mintage-5500-2016-prod2620646Answered on 5/16/2016 by Anonymous
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Specifications
- No.149552
- Mintage5,500
- Composition99.99% pure silver
- Finishproof
- Weight (g) 31.39
- Diameter (mm) 38
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value20 dollars
- ArtistJulius T. Csotonyi (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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