Description: This is a beautiful 2017 Canada S$20 Under The SeaSeahorse Murrini Glass Silver Commemorative Coin. The coin has been graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, aperfect coin.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The sea has its secrets, for beneath the ocean waves lies a hidden realm filled with enchantment and wonders of all shapes and sizes! Thiscolorful underwater paradise is home to awe-inspiring creatures such asthe diminutive seahorse (Hippocampus), whose unique appearance isartfully showcased in the first of a three-coin series that combines color,engraving and beautifully sculpted glass elements. A must-have addition to your nature or animal coin display! Special features: NEW SERIES! This coin is the first of three 99.99% pure silvercoins in an exquisite new series called Under The Sea, whichfeatures some of the marvels found in Canadian waters! A MINT FIRST! The seahorse-shaped glass element is the result of a laborious handcrafted process in which different colors of glass rods (stringers) are layered and fused together to form a colorful mosaic that reveals the final image when sliced, also known as a mosaic murrini. EACH GLASS PIECE IS A UNIQUE PIECE OF ART! The handcrafted nature of both the murrini element and its glass enclosure make each coin unique. UNIQUE GLASS EMBELLISHMENT! Despite its delicate appearance, the glass embellishment is sculpted from borosilicate glass, which is highly resilient yet lightweight. ARTFULLY INTEGRATES THE ILLUSION OF WATER! In the background, the coin's silver surface is artfully integrated to create the illusion of water, while the eye-catching color adds vibrancy to the engraved design. AN ARTISTIC COLLABORATION! This coin was the collaboration of two artists! The pure silver coin was designed by Canadian artist Maurice Gervais, while the glass embellishment was handcrafted by Canadian glass artist Loïc Beaumont-Tremblay! ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! LOW MINTAGE: Only 7,500 coins will be made available worldwide. Design: Designed by Canadian artist Maurice Gervais, the coin offers a glimpseof the hidden underwater world off Canada's Atlantic Coast, thanks to itsdepiction of a shallow sea grass habitat. The application of vivid coloredenamel over the detailed engraving recreates the textured rocks,seashells and swaying green grasses that line the sandy ocean floor. Tothe right, a handcrafted glass embellishment by Canadian glass artistLoïc Beaumont-Tremblay contains a striking seahorse-shaped mosaicmurrini element. The mosaic-based approach to this glass art techniquelends itself well to recreating the seahorse's speckled coloring, whileother features such as its bony armor, pointed snout and curled tail areequally captured in extraordinary detail. The murrini piece has its ownprotection thanks to its resilient glass enclosure sculpted fromborosilicate glass.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specifications: Mintage - 7,500Composition - .9999AgFinish - ProofWeight - 31.39gDiameter - 38mmEdge - SerratedFace Value - $20Artist - Maurice Gervais (Reverse) Loic Beaumont-Tremblay (GlassEmbellishment) Susanna Blunt (Obverse)
Price: 149.95 USD
Location: Irvine, California
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: $20
Year: 2017
Grade: PR 70
Certification: NGC
