1 oz. Fine Silver Coin with Swarovski crystals – Black-eyed Susan – Mintage: 10,000 (2015)

Bringing sunshine to gardens across Canada, Rudbeckia hirta—commonly known as the black-eyed Susan—is one of the most popular wildflowers which grow in Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint continues its celebration of Canada’s beloved floral species with this fine silver coin that features a colourful Rudbeckia hirta adorned with three sparkling crystal-coloured Swarovski®elements.

An excellent addition to any nature-focused, floral, or Canadian a collection and a truly collectible piece of art for appreciators. Order today!

Special features:
•  This is the sixth coin in the highly sought-after series of breathtaking fine silver coins featuring some of Canada’s most beloved flowers, each dotted with crystal-coloured Swarovski elements.
•  The immaculate, mirror-like proof finishand the application of colour over the design’s finely detailed struck components brings added dimension to this remarkable portrait of a favourite summertime wildflower: the golden-yellow Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as the black-eyed Susan.
•  Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, the highly detailed design exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship for which the Royal Canadian Mint is internationally renowned. 

About the Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Laurie Koss, your coin recreates the golden beauty of the Rudbeckia hirta or black-eyed Susan, as viewed from the front and just slightly above the flower. Like the spokes of a wheel, 12 bright yellow petals spread out from the prominent, dark brown centre cone as though each isembracing the summer sunshine after a light summerrain. This large, daisy-like blossom stands atop a terminal shoot, with a smooth-edged, dark green leaf growing outwards from the left side of the green stem. Detailed engraving beautifully recreates the leaf’s deep veins and the folds of each colourful petal; of these, three are adorned with a sparkling crystal-coloured Swarovski® element that recreates the appearance of dew drops clinging to the black-eyed Susan’s petals.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with no black beauty box.

• Product Number: 145322
• Mintage: 10,000
• Composition: 99.99% pure silver
• Embellishments: Crystals
• Weight: 31.39 g
• Edge: serrated
• Certificate: serialized
• Face Value: 20 dollars
• Finish: proof
• Series: Flowers of Canada
• Artist: Laurie Koss (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Images from mint.ca – Royal Canadian Mint