Your coin features a Swarovski^® crystal that represents the month’s birthstone and its colour. Prized for its spellbindinggreen colour, the emerald is one of the most valuable and rare gems in the world. As the birthstone for the flowering month of May, it is a symbol of rebirth and love, and is believed to bring foresight, fortune, happiness and fertility.

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• FIFTH COIN IN 12-COIN SERIES! Your coin is the fifth in the monthly series that combines complex engraving, selective colour and a gem-toned crystal for a sparkling celebration of each birth month!
• FEATURES A GENUINE Swarovski^® CRYSTAL! Each coin features a genuine Swarovski^® crystal that represents each month’s birthstone and its colour.
• STUNNING COLOUR! Selective colour extends the celebration to the engraved elements emanating from your coin’s centre.
• BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED! The mandala’s layered pattern is beautifully engraved in outstanding detail—including the mid-relieflotus that naturally draws your eye!
• FITS IN OUR 27 MM BEZEL! Your coin’s 27 mm diameter allows it to fit into a bezel! Sold separately, a bezelkit can transform this collectible into a unique piece of wearable jewellery, allowing you to showcaseyour coin and keep it close to your heart.
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• LOW MINTAGE! Limited to 4,000 coins worldwide.
• PURE SILVER! Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver.

Designed by Pandora Young, your coin presents a cross-cultural celebration inspired by the ancient tradition of Indian mehndi. A symmetrical arrangement of highly ornateshapes and symbols form a 12-point radial pattern that reflects the calendar year. A prominent henna motif — the lotus — is among the finely detailed elements that emanate from the centre, where a colourful Swarovski^® crystal represents the May birthstone, emerald. A selective application of colour complements the stone, while the playful contrast between soft and vivid tones highlights the layered complexity of the engraved artistry.The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

• “Emerald” is from the Greek word smaragdus, which means “green.”
• Emerald was mined in Ancient Egypt; today, it is mined inColombia, Brazil, Afghanistan and Zambia.
• It is the traditional and modern gift for those celebrating a 55th wedding anniversary.

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

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