Composition : 99,999$ gold
Mintage : 1,634

Ancient gift of health and nourishment

Also known as the Prairie Lily, the Western Red Lili (Lilium Philadelphicum var. andinum) was once abundant from Ontario to British Columbia. Unfortunately, urban development has claimed the meadows, thickets and semi-wooded areas wherethis flower thrives. Its large, flamin blooms often prove irresistible and those who pick them rob this plant of the nutrients it needs to bloom the following year. Canada's aboriginal people used the Western Red Lily as a poultice to soothe bruises and wounds; as a tea to treata variety of ailments; and as an excellent substitute for potato. A protedtec species, the Western Red Lil was adopted as Saskatchewan's floral emblem in 1941.

This coin is the eighth issue of the Provincial floral emblems of Canada series and contains 13 coins that have been released between 1998 and 2010.

CANADIAN FLORAL EMBLEMS - THE WESTERN RED LILY, SASKATCHEWAN - 2005 CANADIAN COINS 08 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 07- PURE GOLD and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.