2013 25c Purple Coneflower and Eastern Tailed Blue Butterfly - Coloured Coin - 24h Shipping!

Description of the 2013 25c Purple Coneflower and Eastern Tailed Blue Butterfly - Coloured Coin - 24h Shipping!

This is the third coin in the series of world-renowned coins from the Royal Canadian Mint, depicting insects on beautifully engraved and painted flowers found in Canada. It is an excellent collectible for nature lovers, wildflower enthusiasts, and those who appreciate Canadian craftsmanship. It can also be a great gift or souvenir. All previous coins in this series sold out very quickly, so don't wait and get your copy now!

The mintage is limited to 17,500 pieces.

Appearance of the 2013 25c Purple Coneflower and Eastern Tailed Blue Butterfly - Coloured Coin - 24h Shipping!

Canadian artist Maurice Gervais presents on the reverse a beautifully painted Purple Coneflower. It has an orange center and light purple petals set on a green stem with two smooth leaves. On the right lower petal of the flower sits a butterfly (Eastern Tailed Blue Butterfly), whose dark purple-blue wings are accented with white and black elements. It also has characteristic orange spots at the base of the hind wings. The reverse also features the inscription CANADA, the date 2013, and the denomination 25 CENTS.

The obverse contains the image of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Historical Background

The Purple Coneflower is a flower beloved by Canadian gardeners. It is not only quite easy to maintain but also attracts wonderful butterflies!

The Eastern Tailed Blue Butterfly, also seen on the coin, is a delicate and charming butterfly commonly found in Canada. It is one of the smallest but also one of the most beautiful butterflies found in this country. This tiny winged resident enriches Canadian ecosystems with its subtle appearance and unique color scheme. The butterfly has small wings in shades of blue, which give it delicacy and elegance. Its wings are adorned with characteristic tails, which are extensions of the hind wings and give it extraordinary charm. It is a species that can often be found in various environments, from meadows and gardens to coastal areas. Its presence adds a colorful accent to Canadian landscapes and is an important element of biodiversity. As a symbol of delicacy and harmony, this butterfly is one of the many treasures of Canada's nature.

Manufacturer

With Canada's growing independence from Great Britain, the need for minting its own coins also increased. Therefore, in 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint was established and has since become one of the most important mints in the world. To this day, all coins from the Royal Canadian Mint bear the portrait of the reigning British monarch.

The Mint's shares are held in trust for the Crown of Canada.

The Mint produces all Canadian circulation coins and is involved in designing and manufacturing collector coins from precious metals - gold, silver, palladium, and platinum bullion coins, medals, as well as medallions and tokens. It also offers gold and silver refining services.

Today, the Royal Canadian Mint sets standards in minting technology and numismatic design, reflecting its position and reputation.