2007 Canadian $20 Blue Swarovski® Crystal Snowflake & Sterling Silver Coin

2007 Canadian $20 Blue Swarovski® Crystal Snowflake & Sterling Silver Coin

Anyone who has ever had the good fortune to catch a snowflake on their glove knows that its intricate shape can take your breath away. As water vapour freezes within a cloud, temperature, wind and humidity will influence the size and shape of the ice crystals that fall to the ground. Sometimes they will clump together to form large, wet flakes.

Or, they'll fall as dry, powdery snow. But if the conditions are just right and the ice crystals can grow large and drift gently earthward without clumping together, the result is a flurry of endless masterpieces - those elaborate star-shaped flakes.The unassuming snowflake yields significant influence wherever it falls. It defines Canada's geography, wildlife, environment and economy, demanding significant research efforts to understand how snow and ice work - and how to function within the challenging conditions they create.

Design

Royal Canadian Mint Engraver Konrad Wachelko has re-created a six-sided dendrite ice crystal, often referred to by many as a snowflake. It is one of two available "made with Crystallized Swarovski® Elements" overlaying the snowflake with six blue aquamarine crystals and one central clear crystal. 

The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Packaging

2007 Canadian $20 Blue Swarovski® Crystal Snowflake & Sterling Silver Coin comes encapsulated in Royal Canadian Mint maroon clamshell case, black beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 5000
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight (g): 49.456
Diameter (mm): 38
Finish: Proof