Composition : 92,5% silver, 7,5% copper with 22-karat gold plate on design
Mintage : 36,293

Golden rays of hope

It is difficult to believe that such captivating blooms would prefer to reveal themselves in the harsher regions of the world, but that is precisely the case with the daffodil.

A native of Europe and the Mediterranean, the daffodil mystified early civilizations by breathing vibrant life into the gray and barren landscape of spring - a reassuring sign that the natural world was about to be reborn. Its is not surprising then, that this messenger of hope became the floral emblem for March, the month when spring begins.

Today, these springtime blooms continue to fill us with an uplifting sense of optimism. And whiledaffodils may also represent unrequited love, respect and chivalry, wherever they appear,the space around them always seems brighter. Thosewho listen carefully will undoubtedly hear the daffodil's strongest sentiments - « the sun is always shining when is always shining when I am with you».

This coin is the second issue of the Golden Flowers series.
The first coin of the series, released in 2002, depicts the Golden Tulip.
The second coin of the series, released in 2003, depicts the Golden Daffodil.
The Golden Daffodil has also been released as a pendant, complete with a sterling silver chain.
The third coin of the series, released in 2004, depicts the Easter lily.
The fourth coin of the series,released in 2005, depicts the Golden rose.
The fifth coin of the series, released in 2006, depicts the Golden daisy.
The sixth coin of the series, released in 2007, depicts the Golden Forget-me-not.

GOLDEN FLOWERS - GOLDEN DAFFODIL - 2003 CANADIAN COINS 02 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 10- FLORA, FAUNA & NATURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.