Description
DESCRIPTION
More than 500 years after Italian explorer John Cabot first reached these shores, Canada is home to one of the largest Italian diasporas in the world, with over 1.5 million Canadians claiming Italian ancestry. Generations of Italian Canadians have influenced Canada’s cultural and economic fabric with contributions to literature, music, science, and more, while the many “Little Italy” neighbourhoods remain proud symbols of community, strength, and an abundance of customs that are steeped in history. This 99.99% pure silver coin features a circular arrangement of elements that form a symbolic representation of the Italian-Canadian community. Framed by repeating emblems representing two cultures coming together, the five-pointed Stella d’Italia is adorned with simulated Italian red coral and positioned at the centre, similar to how it appears in the emblem of the Italian Republic. The emblem also inspired the Renaissance-style pattern appearing on both the reverse and obverse, where olive branches represent peace and abundance, and oak leaves symbolize strength.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Celebrate Italian-Canadian heritage. Crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, this coin celebrates and symbolically represents Italian culture in Canada. Its design pays tribute to the strength of the Italian-Canadian community and its abundance of customs that are steeped in history.
- Simulated coral. On your coin’s reverse, the colourful centrepiece is simulated Italian red coral. Prized for its beauty and protective powers, Italian red coral is deeply embedded in Italian culture and tradition.
- Second silver coin. This is the second fine silver coin in the Celebrating Canada’s Diversity series that began with a 99.99% pure gold offering in 2019. Due to popular demand, the series was expanded in 2024 to include a 99.99% pure silver version of the gold issue.
- A spellbinding addition to your collection. Only 5,500 coins are available worldwide—a lower mintage than 2024.
- Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
PACKAGING
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
