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Coins: Canada
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2006 $350 .99999 GOLD IRIS VERSICOLOR- BLUE FLAG -PROOF
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USD 2,300.00 |
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USD 2,300.00 |
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| Start Time |
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 |
| End Time |
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 |
| Location |
Bellingham, MA |
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Description
A BEAUTIFUL 2006 $350 PROOFPure Gold .99999 IRIS VERSICOLOR(Blue Flag) LOW MINTAGE Only 2,006 of these impressive .99999 GOLD coins were minted, Act Now! 2006 PURE .99999 GOLD COIN- IRIS VERSICOLORPast and Present Bloom Together- The Blue Flag The stylized fleur de lis that appears on Quebec’s provincial flag has long been associated with France. This heraldic symbol was believed to represent the Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum), a native of southeastern Europe and Asia Minor that was consequently adopted as Quebec’s floral emblem in 1963. The fact that the Madonna Lily is not indigenous to Quebec sparked a move to adopt a new floral emblem that is truly part of the landscape - an undertaking that was further bolstered by growing evidence that the heraldic fleur de lis is not the Madonna Lily, but Iris pseudacorus, a large yellow iris that grows along the Lys River in Flanders. Over time, its common name fleur de la Lys was shortened to fleur de lis. Iris pseudacorus was brought to Quebec, but it does have a cousin that is native to this province - Iris versicolor L. Appropriately called the Blue Flag, this springtime flower has the distinctive shape and arresting blue tones that make it the perfect floral emblem for Quebec. It was officially adopted in 1999. This coin features Quebec's official floral emblem, the Iris versicolor, a springtime flower that is native to the province. The flower, Iris Versicolor, also called the Blue Flag, is the official floral emblem of Quebec and is a spring flower native to the province which was adopted in 1999. The flower has the distinctive shape and arresting blue tones that make it the perfect floral emblem for Quebec. The new 2006 pure gold coin – Iris Versicolor, bearing a face value of 350 Canadian dollars , is the ninth in a series of provincial flowers that began in 1998. The coin is crafted in 99.999% pure gold and hand polished to proof perfection. The coin is limited to a reduced worldwide mintage of 2,006, Obverse The Iris Versicolor, the official provincial flower of Québec. Three different blooms are depicted, with three levels of proof finish to heighten the incredible engraving. There are no legends on the obverse, to enhance the beauty of the design.ReverseHer Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The denomination 350 DOLLARS, the purity .99999 FINE GOLD, the legend ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God") and the date of issue also appear.The Coin Specifications are: Face Value: 350 Canadian dollars Mintage: 2006Composition: .99999 Gold (99.999% pure gold)Weight (g): 35Diameter (mm): 34Edge: Serrated (milled, reeded)Finish: ProofCertificate: serialized Artist: Susan Taylor 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.
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