Snowflakes are one of the greatest delight of winter. This little wonder lasts only for a minute, but it can be preserved forever in pure silver coin. This astonishing piece features a close-up view of a six-sided dendrite ice crystal, decorated with glittering blue enamel to emphasize its icy essence.

The reverse of the coin shows a stunning close-up view of a six-sided dendrite ice crystal. The design in the coin was inspired by a Don Komarechka`s photography and reproduced by the Royal Canadian Mint`s craftsmen.  Extremely detailed and enhanced with glittering blue enamel, the design depicts the beauty and uniqueness of snowflakes.

The obverse of the coin shows the image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II together with the inscription “D.G. Regina.”

Each piece is delivered in a maroon clamshell with black beauty box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited mintage of 6 000 pieces worldwide.

Special features:

  First coin in a new “National Heroes” series – Firefighter

  A coin uses selective color over engraving to create a portrait of a national hero

  The image was designed by Canadian artist Ken Ryan

  A coin contains 23.17 grams of 99.99% pure silver

  Limited mintage of 10.000 coins worldwide

  Coin is housed in maroon clamshell with a black beauty box. Certificate of authenticity is included