Composition : 92,5% silver, 7,5% copper with 22-karat gold plate on design
Mintage : 19,986

« Loves me... loves me not... »

The Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is a perennialherb that is both loved and hated throughout the world.

Adoredfor its bright disposition, the name 'daisy' evolved from the old English 'day's eye' that referred to the way the flower opens and closes with the sunlight. Because of this, early doctors believed the daisy could cure eye ailments. Daisy tea can relax the bronchials and soothe stomach ulcers as well as digestive troubles.

As healing as it may be, the daisy also has a reputation as an undesirable weed that has spread to 40 countries from its native Europe. In Canada, its invasive nature is detrimental to numerous crops.

Despite these concerns, there's nothing quite like a crown of daisies or a vase full of its cheerful blooms. And girls are unlikely to ever stop asking it if, « He loves me, he loves me not. »

This coin is the fifth 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 DAISY - 2006 CANADIAN COINS 05 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 10- FLORA, FAUNA & NATURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.