Canada: 2020 $5 January Birthstone Pure Silver Coin

Canada: 2020 $5 January Birthstone Pure Silver Coin

Design: The reverse design by artist Pandora Young is an intersection of art and mathematics, and features a stylized pattern arranged according to the base-six system. Inspired by the Celtic triskele, the engraved art incorporates three clear Swarovski® crystals into our birthstone celebration of those born in January (garnet), as represented by the gem-like Swarovski® crystal at the centre of the coin. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Mintage: 5000

Composition: 99.99% pure silver

Finish: reverse proof

Weight (g): 7.96

Diameter (mm): 27

Edge: serrated

Face value: $5

Artist: Pandora Young (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Packaging: Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.