Pure Silver Coin – Allego...

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Pure Silver Coin – Allegory of Peace

Silver 2023 Mintage 1,250

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Pure Silver Coin – Allegory of Peace

Silver 2023 Mintage 1,250

$529.81 USD

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About

We’ve taken innovation to the next level with this intricate, double-sided tribute to peace.

Hope, peace, stability—these global aspirations have sparked innovation once more, and the result is this extraordinary tribute to those dedicated to making the world a more peaceful place. The coin itself is 99.99% pure silver with antique finish, but its inner core is replaced by a 3D allegorical figure of Peace, intricately cast in 99.9% fine silver and plated with gold for an uplifting gleam. No matter which side of the coin you view, Peace lies at the heart of this Canadian ode to those who promote peace in our world, which is protectively cradled by the winged figure that expresses hope for the future.

Inspired by peace: A double-sided design with 3D allegory.

Weight: 99.39 g (99.99% pure silver outer ring); 32.75 g (99.9% pure silver cast)

Special features

Purer silver. Most silver castings are sterling (92.5% pure) silver, but this allegory is cast in 99.9% pure silver. Careful hand polishing was used in order to achieve a high shine to bring out the details of craftmanship.
Gold plating. The allegory is plated with gold for a luminous contrast and an uplifting gleam.
Always popular with collectors. Innovating is what we do best, and our coin innovations are always a big hit with collectors. Mintage is limited to 1,250, so don’t miss out on this rare collectible—order yours today.
Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
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Packaging

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

Features

Latest RCM innovation

At the core of this 99.99% pure silver coin with antique finish is a highly-intricate, gold-plated 3D allegory cast in 99.9% pure silver. An RCM first that resembles fine metal openwork.

Weight: 99.39 g (99.99% pure silver outer ring); 32.75 g (99.9% pure silver cast)

A double-sided design

From front to back, the allegorical figure is visible on both sides of the coin—in fact, the obverse is a continuation of the reverse design.

Specifications

Product Number 206761

Mintage 1,250

Composition 99.99% pure silver with a gold-plated cast in 99.9% pure silver

Diameter 65.25 mm

Edge Serrated

Face Value $50

Finish Antique finish

Packaging Black clamshell with black beauty box

Artist Rebecca Yanovskaya (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

DID YOU KNOW?

This coin design was inspired by the allegorical figure that stands atop the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Completed in 1938 and unveiled in 1939, the memorial is the site of Canada’s national Remembrance Day ceremony held each November 11. The cenotaph has come to symbolize the sacrifice of all Canadian Armed Forces personnel, whether they have served their country in a time of war or in the cause of peace.

Canadian Lester B. Pearson—our prime minister from 1963 to 1968—was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for his diplomatic efforts during the Suez Crisis (1956), when he proposed the creation of the first United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force. And in 1988, the Nobel Peace Prize was collectively awarded to the world’s peacekeepers, including tens of thousands of Canadians who served in UN peacekeeping missions.

Design & Artist

Reverse

Rebecca Yanovskaya

Obverse

Susanna Blunt

Designed by artist Rebecca Yanovskaya, the coin design features a 3D winged allegorical figure of Peace, securely positioned at the centre of the coin, where it can be viewed from both sides. Cast in 99.9% pure silver and plated with gold, the allegorical figure of Peace is framed by olive branches as she stands atop the world with her wings slightly curled over protectively. She wears a crown of maple leaves, cradles a globe in one hand, and an olive wreath in the other, as she strikes a pose that suggests a striving for peace and a hopefulness for the future. The allegory is flanked by an outer ring crafted in 99.99% silver and antique finish, featuring a motif composed of doves carrying an arrangement of olive and maple leaf branches. The motif repeats on the obverse, which features a rear view of the cast element, while the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt appears at the top. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

Rebecca Yanovskaya, Artist

Flipping and rotating a drawing in mental space was a fun challenge, considering it's usually something we leave to computers. It seems particularly fitting here, as Peace itself can only be achieved by human minds and will. Capturing such an ephemeral idea in one gesture—one figure—seemed impossible, yet I was driven by how strongly I felt about the subject, how necessary this symbol is now. I hope my passion came through in her final design, so that we are inspired to make tangible a reality she can only symbolize.

Rebecca Yanovskaya, Artist

Alicia Cook Sapene, Product Manager

This product is the result of talented people working together, each determined to raise the bar of innovation and fine craftsmanship by creating a remarkable tribute to peace —An RCM-first double-sided, precious metal cast, inserted into a fine silver coin. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the efforts made globally to make peace a reality, and to honour those who have served our country and those who continue to advance peace around the world. Let this meaningful coin inspire us to make a difference, helping to build a better, more stable world for all.

Alicia Cook Sapene, Product Manager

Kevin Wright, M.Eng, P.Eng, Former Product Engineer, Research & Development

This has been an incredible project that saw us overcome many technical challenges, and it will hopefully become a platform for future coins with the same construction. The coin is made from two main parts, each with their own unique challenges and storytelling characteristics. The casting in the centre of the coin is made from fine 99.9% pure silver, which is notoriously difficult to cast consistently, but it allows for the intricate details that bring the artist’s vision to life in full 3D. The finer elements of the casting were so delicate, most polishing systems would either damage it or be unable to bring the details up to a shine. The ring around the casting required the development of a new coin blank and a new system to achieve a perfect numismatic quality, while ensuring the core centre was consistently sized for us to secure the cast piece in place. This coin is unlike anything the Royal Canadian Mint has ever created, and the complex technology needed to deliver the artist’s vision was developed in house to ensure no part of the story needed to be simplified. The Allegory of Peace has been a wonderful coin to work on, and the technology that was developed for it has unlocked a new way for the Royal Canadian Mint to tell more intricate stories though the combination of art and science.

Kevin Wright, M.Eng, P.Eng, Former Product Engineer, Research & Development

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