2010 $20 Moonlight Holiday Pinecones Struck in .9999 Fine Silver

This 2010 moonlight holiday pinecone coin is struck in the highest quality .9999 fine silver and weighs one ounce. In this design, a crystal effect enhances the pine needles and a decorative ribbon is seen along the coin's edge. As a pure silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, this item is HST/GST exempt.

The holidays are a time of garlands and wreaths filled with evergreen boughs and pine cones; it's a tradition that dates back to ancient times. People feared the darkening, cold days of winter and would light fires and decorate their homes with evergreen boughs to bring back the light and warmer weather. At the same time, they also noticed the pine, fir and spruce trees stayed green and preserved their fruit. As such, they became symbols of life, rebirth and re-generation—a precious connection to nature to punctuate our technology-centred world.

• Mintage: limited to 5,000 coins worldwide 
• Composition: 99.99% pure silver
• Weight: 1 oz pure silver
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Face value: 20 dollars
• Proof finish with Swarovski element
• GST/HST exempt

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• 2010 $20 Moonlight Holiday Pinecones Struck in .9999 Fine Silver