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50-cent Sterling Silver Coin - Golden Forget-Me-Not (2007)
2007
Mintage 20,000
Archived
50-cent Sterling Silver Coin - Golden Forget-Me-Not (2007)
2007
Mintage 20,000
$27.15 USD
Masters Club:
390
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
50-cent Sterling Silver Coin - Golden Forget-Me-Not (2007)
The Forget-Me-Not flower is the symbol of theAlzheimer Society. Remember the people youknow who are affected by Alzheimer's disease byordering the 2007 50-Cent SterlingSilver Coin- Golden Forget-Me-Not.For every coin sold, $1 will becontributed to the Alzheimer Society
"Forget me not!" cried the drowning knight and thename of this springtime wildflower was born.According to legend, a medieval knight was pickingflowers for his lady along a riverbank when he fell intothe water under the weight of his armour. Ever since,the 50 species of Myosotis have been called "forget-menot"in countless countries worldwide and theirromantic symbolism for tragedy and faithful loveendures to this day.
These endearing flowers are indeed unforgettable. Theblossoms consist of five petals with a delicate yellowcentre and measure just 1 cm (.4 in) across, but theygrow with such profusion that they blanket the entirearea in soft blue, white or pink. This flower'spreference is by far the rich, moist soil found along thewater's edge and gardeners that match these conditionswill be treated to a welcome explosion of colour everyspring!
Special features:
• 50-cent coin in sterling silver with selective goldplating.
• Minted with the same artistic flair and technicalprecision as the 2006 Golden Daisy, 2005 GoldenRose, 2004 Easter Lily, 2003 Golden Daffodil and2002 Golden Tulip.
Packaging:
Coin encapsulated and presented in a maroonclamshell case lined with flock and protected by a blacksleeve.
"Forget me not!" cried the drowning knight and thename of this springtime wildflower was born.According to legend, a medieval knight was pickingflowers for his lady along a riverbank when he fell intothe water under the weight of his armour. Ever since,the 50 species of Myosotis have been called "forget-menot"in countless countries worldwide and theirromantic symbolism for tragedy and faithful loveendures to this day.
These endearing flowers are indeed unforgettable. Theblossoms consist of five petals with a delicate yellowcentre and measure just 1 cm (.4 in) across, but theygrow with such profusion that they blanket the entirearea in soft blue, white or pink. This flower'spreference is by far the rich, moist soil found along thewater's edge and gardeners that match these conditionswill be treated to a welcome explosion of colour everyspring!
Special features:
• 50-cent coin in sterling silver with selective goldplating.
• Minted with the same artistic flair and technicalprecision as the 2006 Golden Daisy, 2005 GoldenRose, 2004 Easter Lily, 2003 Golden Daffodil and2002 Golden Tulip.
Packaging:
Coin encapsulated and presented in a maroonclamshell case lined with flock and protected by a blacksleeve.
Specifications
Product Number
624237
Mintage
20,000
Composition
92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight
9.3 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
50 cents
Finish
proof
Artist
Christie Paquet
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