Description
As more than 7,500 athletes from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean come together in Toronto, Ontario, for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games, their passion and enthusiasm, ensure TORONTO 2015 will be a momentous event. Join the Royal Canadian Mint in celebrating the Games through this coin, which captures and forever preserves the spirit of sport and the Games.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SRP: $124.95
Item Number: 144462
UPC: 6-23932-06620-5
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 8,500
Weight (g)*: 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Tony Bianco
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box
SPECIAL FEATURES
- This coin features masterful engraving and a stunning combination of different finishes, reliefs and holographic images in a visually stunning celebration of the spirit of sport at the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.
- Meticulous engraving combined with the use of different finishes results in a dynamic design that captures the energy and excitement of the largest, international multi-sport event ever held in Canada.
- Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, the design features a stunning hologram depicting athletes competing in a sampling of the Games’ 51 sports, adding movement and a sense of layered depth as the athletes seem to emerge from the coin in a burst of light.
- A valuable keepsake to remember this high-level competition and the spirit of the Games long after the last medals have been awarded.
DESIGN
Like the tiered steps of a podium, engraved lines lead up to a raised, stylized maple leaf that provides striking dimension to the design. Within the leaf’s outline is a captivating hologram that depicts athletes competing in a sampling of the Games’ 51 sports. It is this hologram, along with the positioning of the athletes, that creates the illusion of depth and layers, with the athletes seemingly emerging from the coin in a burst of shimmering light as the viewer tilts the coin from side to side. At the top, two female synchronized divers seem to soar in a forward somersault pike position while below, a male gymnast defies gravity by performing a handstand on the rings as part of the artistic gymnastics competition. To the left of him, an athlete maintains his speed as he launches over a hurdle, his lead leg extended while his trailing leg is tucked in close to his hip. At the right edge of the image field, a para-athlete extends one arm to make a shot in the fast-paced wheelchair basketball competition while below, a female weightlifter triumphantly lifts a barbell above her head. Further symbolizing Canada’s role as host country of the TORONTO 2015 Games, a multitude of engraved maple leaves of different sizes fill the left side of the reverse and are beautifully highlighted with alternating frosting. The overall design is brimming with dynamic energy and movement — much like the Games!
CREDIT LINES
© “TORONTO 2015”, “TO2015”, “United We Play” and related Games logos and marks are trademarks of Toronto Organizing Committee for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. Used under licence.
RESTRICTIONS
On sale in Canada and US only.
