Description
The grandest Murano butterfly has arrived – and each one is completely one-of-a-kind.
With wings like fragments of stained glass and a vivid orange-and-black palette, the monarch butterfly is nature’s own airborne masterpiece. Now captured in breathtaking form on this half-kilogram coin, our largest Murano glass butterfly to date commands attention just as its real-life counterpart does in flight. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy—where generations of artisans have perfected the intricate, vibrant techniques that define Murano glass—each glass butterfly is a miniature work of art, no two ever the same.
Set on a coin accented with selective gold plating, every butterfly becomes a singular expression of craftsmanship. From the original watercolour that inspired the design (and is beautifully reprinted on the included art card), to the radiant glass figure that rests atop the coin, this piece is a celebration of artistry in all its forms.
Murano glass returns in extraordinary form—larger, more vibrant, and more captivating than ever.
Special features
- A Mint first. Crafted in ½ kg of 99.99% pure silver, this is our first half-kilo coin featuring a Murano butterfly and selective gold plating — an eye-catching combination.
- Biggest Murano butterfly yet. Your coin features our biggest Murano glass butterfly yet! Each glass butterfly has been meticulously handcrafted, and no two pieces are exactly alike, meaning your Murano monarch is unique to your coin.
- Comes with a second certificate. An additional certificate of authenticity certifies that your butterfly is genuine Murano glass and was crafted by master glassmaker Vio Col Vetro in Murano, Italy.
- Also included: an art card. Each coin comes with an art card featuring a colour reproduction of the original watercolour painting that inspired your coin’s reverse, allowing you to view the original artwork and the numismatic version side by side (and upon closer inspection, you’ll notice a few surprise elements that aren’t on your coin).
- Very low mintage. Only 800 coins are available to collectors worldwide.
- Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
Packaging
For a more memorable viewing experience, and to complement the botanical theme, your coin comes enclosed in a new, taller dome capsule shaped to resemble a glass cloche. Presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded wood base with a black set up box, your coin is accompanied by the usual certificate of authenticity from the Royal Canadian Mint, and another from Vio Col Vetro certifying that your exquisite butterfly was handcrafted in Murano, Italy. Also included: a colourful art card with a reproduction of the original watercolour painting, which, on closer inspection, reveals a few surprise elements that aren’t featured on your coin.
