Composition : 92,5% silver, 7,5% copper with 22-karat gold plate on design
Mintage : 24,495

Blossoms of joy

From ancient artifacts to Roman mythology and the Bible, evidence of the lily's influence on the world's cultures can be traced back thousands of years.

During the Middle Ages, lily bulbs were a treasured delicacy in Asia and it was a species form southern Japan that became the Easter lily that is now commonly seen throughout the world. Lilium longiflorium was first brought to Europe in 1684, but two hundred years would pass before it was introduced to North America.

A missionary with an interrest in botany was returning home from Japan with numerous specimens that he had collected. During a stopover in Bermuda, he proudly gave some to the Episcopal rector of a local parish. The conditions on the island were ideal and the lily flourished.

Growinginterest soon brought this flower to Philadelphia and its popularity spread troughout North America. With milky white flowers that naturally bloomed at Easter, it became known as the Easter lily - and its regal display continues to inspire joy, life and hope to this day.

This coin is the third 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 - EASTER LILY - 2004 CANADIAN COINS 03 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 10- FLORA, FAUNA & NATURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.