2006 $300 14KT GOLD PROOF COIN - CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKE 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 Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Location Bellingham, MA See more about '2006 $300 14KT GOLD PROOF COIN - CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKE' Description A BEAUTIFUL 2006 $300 Gold PROOF COIN – CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKE INNOVATIVE FIRST OF ITS KINDThe beauty of this snowflake is embellished with six glittering Swarovski® crystals EXTREMELY LOW MINTAGE Only 1,000 of these impressive gold proof coin were minted, Act Now! The art of winterWe slide in it, make snowmen and forts with it and even try to catch it on our tongues! Winter's wondrous gift of the snowflake turns months of frigid cold into a season of joyful play and incredible beauty.Anyone who has ever had the good fortune to catch a snowflake on their glove knows that its intricate shape can take your breath away. As water vapour freezes within a cloud, temperature, wind and humidity will influence the size and shape of the ice crystals that fall to the ground. Sometimes they will clump together to form large, wet flakes. Or, they'll fall as dry, powdery snow. But if the conditions are just right and the ice crystals can grow large and drift gently earthward without clumping together, the result is a flurry of endless masterpieces Those elaborate star-shaped flakes.The unassuming snowflake yields significant influence wherever it falls. More than play, it defines Canada's geography, wildlife, environment and economy, demanding significant research efforts to understand how snow and ice work and how to function within the challenging conditions they create. With so much of its activity dependent upon and shaped by winter's frozen marvels, Canada has become known internationally for its scientific contributions to snow and ice research, such as the world's most accurate gauge for recording snowfall and automated sensors that measure snow accumulation and melt on major glaciers and ice sheets. Yet, despite the science, Canada's love of the simple snowflake prevails. The Coin Specifications are: Face Value: 300 Canadian dollars Mintage: 1,000 Composition: 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver Weight (g): 60.50Diameter (mm): 50 Edge: SerratedFinish: ProofCertificate: SerializedArtist: Konrad WachelkoSpecial features:This coin glitters with authentic Swarovski Crystals - a Royal Canadian Mint first! Reverse: Scientifically referred to as a dendrite ice crystal, the beauty of this snowflake is embellished with six glittering Swarovski® crystals. Obverse: Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.  Packaging:Coin encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black beauty box.     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!