Get this revolutionary egg-shaped coin from Canada! Celebrate a golden spring with this Pysanka, a traditional Ukrainian Easter Egg, minted in pure silver with gorgeous vibrant color, 24-karat reverse gold-plating, and a tiny mintage limit of just 5,000! This unique opportunity to acquire this third-ever egg-shaped coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint! And with an extremely limited mintage of just 5,000, this reasonably-priced beauty will be sought after for generations! A pysanka Ukrainian: , plural. Is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resist. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty, “to write”, because the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax. In the early 20th century, the art of the pysanka was carried abroad by Ukrainian emigrants to North= America, where the custom took hold. Concurrently, the traditional was banished (as a religious practice) by the Soviet regime in the. Ukraine itself, where it was nearly forgotten. Museum collections were destroyed both by war and by Soviet thugs. Since Ukrainian independence in 1991, there has been a rebirth of this folk art in its homeland, and a renewal of interest in the preservation of traditional designs and research into its symbolism and history. With its handcrafted beauty, rich symbolism and colorful patterns, the pysanka egg is one of the most beloved forms of traditional Ukrainian folk art, and a unique celebration of spring! On the 125th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates this time-honored Easter tradition and the awe-inspiring artistry behind each masterpiece. Not just a vibrant work of art and a great investment piece, this unique, pure silver proof makes a deeply meaningful and visually stunning gift to celebrate Easter, spring birthdays or any special occasion. The design by Canadian artist Ann C. Morash captures the intricate beauty of a pysanka. Every element on this Ukrainian Easter egg is rich with symbolic meaning, including each of the individual colors. The full color application allows glimpses of the coins reverse gold plating, which adds a golden nuance to select elements. As per Ukrainian tradition, each color carries deeper meaning: blue is for the sky, the air, and life-giving health; yellow signifies youth and purity; red is the color of joy and passion; green is associated with spring and its message of hope and renewal; and black suggests the darkest time before dawn, and the idea of eternity. The outer edge features a partial view of a flower that symbolizes beauty and the blossoming of spring, followed by a linear pattern of branches and sprouting buds that represent natures awakening. As a stylistic representation of birds, the coxcombs within the next band symbolize spring and fertility, while the dots represent tears. The widest band features a traditional representation of stars and the sun as a symbol of life, good fortune and growth; the solar theme extends to the circles that represent eternity and the light of the sun, while the wavy lines signify the suns rays and human frailty. The small triangles represent a trinity: fire, air and water, or a more spiritual-based interpretation that includes the heavens. Pysankas in Other Cultures. Many other eastern European ethnic groups decorate eggs using the wax resist method for Easter. These include the Belarusians (, pisanka), Bulgarians (, pisano yaytse), Croats (pisanica), Czechs (kraslice), Hungarians (hímestojás), Lithuanians (margutis), Poles (pisanka), Romanians (ou vopsite, incondeiate or impistrite), Serbs (pisanica), Slovaks (kraslica), Slovenes (pisanica, pirhi or remenke) and Sorbs (jejka pisa). Technology Note – Color. This pure silver proof features the Royal Canadian Mints patented colorization technology. The RCM 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, full-color portrait on each coin. Technology Note – Gold Plating. The Royal Canadian Mints proprietary selective gold plating process is the most advanced in the world, resulting in unparalleled precision and beauty. Technology Note – Purity. The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. The RCM is also the only mint in the world to issue commemorative coins in a. This one troy ounce silver coin is 99.99% pure! The design by Canadian artist Ann Morash captures the intricate beauty of a pysanka. The date and denomination are also indicated. 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. 45.00 mm x 33.00 mm. Proof with Color and 24-Karat Reverse Gold Plating. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Talisman World Coins and Medals has been in business for more than 25 years and is one of the largest world coin direct distributors and wholesalers in the world. The item “Canada 2018 Golden Spring Pysanka Ukrainian Egg Shaped $20 Silver Gold Plated” is in sale since Tuesday, February 06, 2018. 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.

• Year: 2018
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Denomination: $20
• Composition: Silver
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated