A red, white and green candy cane, made of hand blown. Venetian glass, rests on a purple coneflower, gracing this simply stunning, pure silver proof! In combining the hand-blown beauty of Murano Venetian glass with its unique colorization process, the Royal Canadian Mint has created a world first! Each delicate red and green striped candy cane handcrafted by master glassmaker Cortella & Ballarin s. In Murano, Italy, with a second technology, the Mint’s proprietary colorization. Thrown in for good measure! Struck in the purest silver. In the world with a proof finish, the mintage limit is only 10,000 – far too few to satisfy worldwide demand. A quick sell out at the Mint (like all other Murano Venetian Glass coins) was expected and has occurred! A strict limit of ten (10) coins per customer, name, address, etc. Orders from parties attempting to circumvent this limit will be canceled without prior notice. This beautiful and desirable coin depicts a stunningly rendered holiday tableau, designed by Canadian artist Maurice Gervais. Vignette features a collection of holiday symbols, including a cluster of poinsettia flowers beneath a decorative Christmas tree. Ornament and a gold, five-pointed star. However, is the red, white and green glass candy. A jewel-like sweet treat was hand-crafted by master glassmaker Cortella & Ballarin s. In Murano, Italy, near Venice! We can’t imagine a more festive way to celebrate the holidays (or a more impressive gift) than this pure silver. The Legend of the Candy Cane. Lore says that the candy cane was invented by an European childrens choirmaster seeking a trick to quiet his restless young charges through the long midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Whether or not this account is true, candy canes have become part of the fabric of the holiday season – whether they’re secreted away in stockings on the mantle, hung carefully on the tree, or transformed into holiday ornaments of paper, felt or silk. The beautiful green poinsettia, native to Mexico, is winters rising star. Given 12 to 14 hours of darkness a day for about a month, its topmost leaves will turn bright red, pink or creamy white. Its shape recalls the star so fundamental to the Christmas story, while its colors like those of the delightful candy cane! Are symbolic of the most profound elements of many holiday traditions. The growth and adaptation of the poinsettia highlight the life that thrives at each turn of the years wheel, even in the darkest depths of winter. A clutch of poinsettia leaves. A delicate glass ornament, ready to take its place of honor on a Christmas tree. A glimmering star, so evocative of the magic of the holidays. And, of course, a sweet peppermint candy cane of fresh red, green and white. Each in its own way carries the promise of honeyed holiday moments in the making while bringing back memories from a lifetime of cherished celebrations. Technology Note – Murano Glass. Only the fourth Canadian coin. To feature an embellishment of high-quality, prized Venetian glass from Murano, Italy. Technology Note – Color. The Royal Canadian Mint leads the world with its proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The intricate detail, smooth gradients, and extreme precision of the technology create a stunning look on each coin. The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. This one ounce silver coin is 99.99% pure! A delicate red and green striped candy cane. Made of handblown Venetian glass rests on a tableau of holiday symbols, rendered in vibrant color by the Royal Canadian Mint’s proprietary colorization technology. The date of issue and denomination are both indicated. A cameo proof portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. In profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH II D. REGINA (“Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God”) also appears. The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a black outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Proof with Color and Venetian Glass. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Maurice Gervais (coin) Cortella & Ballarin s. Some say that the candy cane was the brainchild of a European childrens choirmaster seeking a ruse to quiet his restless young charges through the long midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Whether or not this account is true, candy canes have become part of the fabric of the holiday seasonbe they secreted away in stockings on the mantle, hung carefully on the tree, or transformed into holiday ornaments of paper, felt or silk. Given 12 to 14 hours of darkness a day for about a month, its topmost bractsactually a type of leafwill turn bright red, pink or creamy white. Its shape recalls the star so fundamental in many traditions, while its colours, like those of the delightful candy cane, are symbolic of the most profound elements of many holiday traditions. A delicate glass ornament, ready to take its place of honour on a Christmas tree. Talisman World Coins and Medals has been in business for more than 20 years and is one of the largest world coin direct distributors and wholesalers in the world. The item “Canada 2013 Holiday Venetian Murano Glass Candy Cane $20 1 Oz Pure Silver Proof” is in sale since Sunday, June 15, 2014. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “talismancoins” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Country of Manufacture: Canada
