Composition : 99.99% silver
Mintage : 10,000

The Canadian Winter's Shining Star

When it comes to symbols that represent Canada, the snowflake could be a close second to the maple leaf. From its snowcapped Rocky Mountains and thousands of kilometres of glittering frosty forest to the snow-lined streets of its cities, Canada is known around the world for itswinters. Snow is fundamental to the Canadian spirit, and surviving winters intact is a point of pride for every Canadian! But just as no two snowflakes are identical, no two regions of Canada have the same experience when it comes to snow.

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Whether they live in Alert, Nunavut, where the ground is snow-covered formore than 300 days a year, or in Victoria, British Columbia, which receives and retains very little snow, all Canadians hold dear in their hearts the stunning similitude and striking uniqueness of the snowflake.

This coin is the thirteenth coin of the silver Crystal Snowflakes series collection that currently has fifteen coins, issued from 2007 to 2013.
 

CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKES - CLEAR CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKE - 2012 CANADIAN COINS 13 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 25- WINTER and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.