2022 Dia de Muertos – Day of the Dead Maple Leaf 1oz Silver 3 Coin Set – Glow in the Dark
Dia de Muertos – the Day of the Dead – is a holiday that celebrates and pays respect to those who have died. Dia de Muertos is traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2 and historically originated from Mexico.
In 2008, the tradition was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
The spectacular “Glow in the dark” enamelling creates an amazing effect, which gives the coin a stunning new look when energised.
This special edition set is limited to 888 pieces world wide.
DESIGN
The reverse of each coin features various celebrants of Dia de Muertos, dressed in costume honouring the dead. The inscription “CANADA” can be seen at the top. Parts of the reverse are coated in a glow in the dark enamel that will glow when sufficiently energised.
The obverse of each coin shows the Susana Blunt effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Repeating calavera’s (representations of human skulls) Aztec marigold flowers can be seen around the effigy.
PRESENTATION
Each coins encapsulated and is placed in special Dia de Muertos themed packaging. Each package has the sets individualised serial number on the back.
Technical Specifications
Year | 2022 | |
Silver Content | (Troy oz) | 1.000 |
Fineness | (% purity) | 99.99 |
Weight | (g) | 31.1 |
Monetary Denomination | (CAD) | 5.00 * |
Diameter | (mm) | 38.00 |
Mintage | 888 |
- * The coins are no longer legal tender as it is an altered version of the original legal tender, ennobled by a private mint, that is in no way affiliated with the official mint issue.
ABOUT GERMANIA MINT
Established in 2018, Germania Mint has expanded rapidly creating new and exciting products that have become favourites for customers across the world. Germania Mint has immense experience in all aspects of bullion and numismatic production, from the design, to the packaging and then to the minting itself. Swan Bullion Company is proud to be an authorised distributor for both Germania Mint’s bullion and numismatic products.
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