2005 $350 Pure .99999 GOLD Western Red Lily - PROOF Start Price USD 2,300.00 Current Price USD 2,300.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, May 13, 2008 End Time Monday, May 19, 2008 Location Bellingham, MA See more about '2005 $350 Pure .99999 GOLD Western Red Lily - PROOF' Description A BEAUTIFUL 2005 $350 PROOFPure Gold .99999 The Western Red Lily (Flower of Saskatchewan) LOW MINTAGE Only 1,845 of these impressive .99999 GOLD coins were minted, Act Now! The Wild Rose - Saskatchewan ProvinceThe designs celebrate Canada's provincial flowers. Each year the design on these coins changes, the 2005 coin features the western red lily which was adopted as Saskatchewan's floral emblem in 1941. According to the Canadian Royal Mint:- The Western Red LilyAlso known as the Prairie Lily, the Western Red Lily (Lilium Philadelphicum var. andinum) was once abundant from Ontario to British Columbia. Unfortunately, urban development has claimed the meadows, thickets and semi-wooded areas where this flower thrives. Its large, flaming blooms often prove irresistible and those who pick them rob this plant of the nutrients it needs to bloom the following year. Canada’s aboriginal people used the Western Red Lily as a poultice to soothe bruises and wounds; as a tea to treat a variety of ailments; and as an excellent substitute for potato. A protected species, the Western Red Lily was adopted as Saskatchewan’s floral emblem in 1941. The CoinDesigned by Canadian botanical illustrator Dr. A.K. Hellum, this gold coin is 99.999% pure, the highest standard of fine gold available in the world. It measures 34 millimetres and weighs 38.05 grams and has a face value of $350 Canadian. The obverse side of the coin features an Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Dora de Peactue;dery-Hunt. Certificate of AuthenticityThis 2005 gold coin was authorised by the government of Canada. It is proof quality and was expertly struck by the Royal Canadian Mint with a limited mintage of 2,005 coins wordwide.Printed on unique handmade pure cotton paper inlaid with petals from the Orange Hawkweed flower. The Coin Specifications are: Face Value: 350 Canadian dollars Mintage:  1,845Composition: .99999 GoldTroy Ounces: 1.2233Weight (g): 38.05Diameter (mm): 34Edge: ReededFinish: Proof   Thank you for looking Good Luck and God Bless! Please check out my other auctions.   PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 BUSINESS DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE We accept:US$ Money Orders (US Postal M.O.), Personal checks on a US Bank (add 5 - 7 days for check to clear).   7 DAY RETURN POLICY.   Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!