2018 Canadian $5 Birthstones: August Swarovski® Crystal & Silver Coin

2018 Canadian $5 Birthstones: August Swarovski® Crystal & Silver Coin

This coin features a Swarovski® crystal that represents the month’s birthstone, the peridot! Peridot symbolizes strength and power, but also brings felicity, friendship, influence and protection to all who are born in August. It was once mined by the ancient Greeks, and was thought to possess remarkable healing properties that could protect one from depression and fear.

The perfect birthday gift for someone born in August! 

Features

EIGHTH COIN IN 12-COIN SERIES! Your coin is the eighth 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-relief lotus that naturally draws your eye!
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.
GST/HST EXEMPT! Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design

Designed by Pandora Young, your coin presents a cross-cultural celebration inspired by the ancient tradition of Indian mehndi. A symmetrical arrangement of highly ornate shapes 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 August birthstone, peridot. 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.

Packaging

2018 Canadian $5 Birthstones: August Swarovski® Crystal & Silver Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $5
Mintage: 4,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 7.96
Diameter (mm): 27
Finish: Proof