Canada 2015 Pan American Games Mokume Gane 20$ Pure Silver Proof Coin Perfect
TORONTO 2015 PAN AMERICAN & PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES. Gane Japanese fused metal inlay. The TORONTO 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games were the celebration of sport and culture, uniting the Americas in the Host City of Toronto and the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. This sentiment was expressed by the Games motto, United We Play!
, which is echoed in this beautifully engraved coin that also marks a numismatic feat: the first-time ever incorporation of the ancient Japanese sword-making technique of mokume gane in a coin design world's first! , allowing skillful melding of silver and copper together and creating an eye-catching motif on the reverse's maple leaf. Each coin is unique as no two coins feature the exact same maple leaf patterning, ensuring a truly one-of-a-kind collectible piece that is symbolic of the Games' celebration of diversity. The coin also brings together Aboriginal art and elements associated with the Games in an engaging manner. Inspired by the Games logo, curved pictograms emphasize the theme of inclusion through sport ; to the left, a ball is used to represent the sun rising in the sky over the Games; traditionally considered the lifeblood of the earth, the element of water as a sustaining force for athletes and its fluidity are symbolized in the curved lines that represent the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Pan Americas.While skillful engraving adds beautiful detail to the richly layered design, the groundbreaking use of mokume gane draws the eye to the maple leaf insert. In keeping with the Games theme of coming together, the effect is first created by the fusion of different metal alloys to create one base material, which is then carved, forged, and shaped. This creates the intricate pattern symbolizing the blood, sweat and tears of each athlete's journey to TORONTO 2015, while the one-of-a-kind nature of each coin's motif reinforces the Games' overall celebration of diversity.
Along the image field, the motto United We Play! Is engraved in the three official languages of the TORONTO 2015 Games: English, French and Spanish.
THE COIN IS IN PERFECT MINT CONDITION, COMES WITH. ALL ORIGINAL ROYAL CANADIAN MINT PACKAGING AND. Proof w mokume gane fused silver-coper alloy inlay. Mokume gane is an intricate, labor-intensive process that requires a high level of craftsmanship and metallurgical expertise. To achieve this effect, different metal alloys are layered and fused together to produce a mixed-metal composite; skillful manipulation then creates the distinctive patterns for which mokume gane is renowned.The obverse of the coin has the classical royal Canadian mint effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and inscriptions "ELIZABETH II" and "20 DOLLARS" encircling the portrait of the Queen. The stylish maroon clamshell presentation case.
Is lined with black cloth that contrasts to the silver shine of the coin. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS! FOR CUSTOMERS IN UNITED STATES. EACH SALE COMES WITH UNCONDITIONAL 100% GUARANTEE OF THE QUALITY AND. IF THE COIN IS NOT AS DESCRIBED.
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