Birthstones - August
The reverse designby Three Degrees Creative Group is both visually compelling and richly symbolic, with a thoughtful melding of traditional and contemporary design elements. In the background, a beautifully engraved lotus pattern fills the reverse in a modern take on the blooms that traditionally symbolize purity of the heart and mind. A majestic, mid-relief dragon is brought to life through intricate engraving that recreates it in extraordinary detail; its presence also carries a strong meaning, as the dragon is a time-honoured symbol of power, strength and good luck in Asian mythology. Above it, a traditional circular motif bears a Swarovski crystal embellishment that represents peridot, the birthstone for August, which is said to bring felicity and protection to those born in the month.
This coin is a part of the Birthstones collection.
This collection include :

• 12 coins issued in 2011,


• 12 coins issued in 2012,


• 12 coins issued in 2016,


• 12 coins issued in 2018,













 
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BIRTHSTONES (2016) - PERIDOT - AUGUST - 2016 CANADIAN COINS 08 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 22- ASTROLOGY & BIRTHSTONES and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.