A blossoming cherry tree is one of nature’smost lavish floral displays, with clusters of delicate flowers forming an awe-inspiring canopy of pink and white! This springtime spectacle is all too brief; but even as each petal is gently shed like a blushing snowflake, the ephemeral beauty of a cherry blossom is a lasting gift that renews our appreciation for the precious things in life. Yours to keep or gift, this treasurable keepsake showcases the cherry blossoms that are a flowering symbol of friendship and goodwill in several Canadian cities. By combining selective colour and engraving, the pink-hued flowers on your coin’s reverse are forever in bloom and can be viewed year-round—especially when displayed in its folder-style packaging that easily transforms into an easel.

The perfect gift for a friend or loved one who enjoys blossoming cherry trees! Order today!

• YOURS TO GIVE OR KEEP! Whether a birthday, anniversary, a celebration of friendship, or a special “thank you,” this coin makes a wonderful gift for a loved one or friend who is captivated by these famous blooms.
• A SPECIAL SYMBOL! The bilingual character on your coin hints at the cherry tree’s origins and signifies “beauty” in Japanese and Mandarin.
• FOREVER IN BLOOM! An affordable keepsake that perfectly capturesthe delicate yet fleeting beauty of a cherry blossom, whose delicate appearance and shape have inspiredcountless poems and works of art.
• MIX OF COLOUR, ENGRAVING! Mixed in with the engraved branch, leaves and buds, the selective application of colour brings the soft pink-and-white flowers to life.
• A BUILT-IN EASEL! Your coin comes ready to display in its folder-style packaging, which easily converts into an easel.
• PURE SILVER! Your coin iscrafted from 99.99% pure silver.
• NO GST/HST!

Designed by Anna Bucciarelli, your coin is filled with bright, springtime cheer as it captures the peak splendour of a blossoming cherry tree. Selective colour and engraving are combined in this close view of a flower-laden branch, where the cluster of white and pink-coloured petals includes a number of engraved buds and leaves. The five-petal blossoms that have inspired countless artists are the very embodiment of “BEAUTY”, represented by the kanjicharacter positioned just above the bough. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

• In addition to the chrysanthemum, the cherry blossom (sakura) isthe national flower of Japan, where cherry blossom viewing (hanami) is an annual rite.
• In China, cherry blossoms are regarded as a symbol of feminine beauty and power.
• Since it is native to Asia, most of Canada’s flowering cherry trees were gifted or donated — including Vancouver’s cherry trees and those in Toronto’s High Park.
• While the Yoshino cherry tree is the most popular cherry tree in Japan, the Kanzan cherry tree is more prevalent in North America.

Your coin comes ready to display in its folder-style packaging, which easily converts into an easel.

Order today!