Description: This is a beautiful 2019 Canada S$20 Sleeping BeautyColorized Silver Commemorative Coin. The coin is graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, a perfect coin. Includes Mint Box & COA OGP................................................................................................ With its lavish costumes, fairy-tale scenery and an unforgettable score, The Sleeping Beauty continues to cast a spell on Canadian audiences! It is one of the most beloved ballets of all time—a repertoire staple that demands nothing short of technical brilliance and grace from every principal dancer and soloist who performs it. The Sleeping Beauty is a captivating classic with a rich history, and it is poised to dance its way into your collection with this precious ballet keepsake. The coin’s rectangular shape allows for a vertical depiction of a performance, backed by an elegant rose-and-leaf background. Selective color also highlights the ballerina’s ornate costume, which is tinted a pastel pink that is perfectly in step with the enchanting nature of this storybook ballet. An ideal gift for someone who enjoys the ballet! Special Features: A BALLET-THEMED CELEBRATION! The enchanting collectible celebrates one of the most beloved ballets of all time: The Sleeping Beauty. A RECTANGULAR SHAPED COIN! The wafer’s shape allows for a vertical-oriented portrait of a ballerina performing the lead role. A FAIRY TALE-ESQUE PINK! Selective color adds a fairy tale-esque pink to the roses and costume. STRUCK INCUSE! Princess Aurora is backed by a fairy-tale pattern of roses and leaves, which are struck incuse. INCLUDES TITLE OF THE BALLET! The title of the ballet, “LA BELLE AU BOIS DORMANT THE SLEEPING BEAUTY” is also included on the coin. LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE! Limited mintage of 4,000 coins makes this sought-after coin a rare collectible. INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. 1 OZ. 99.99% PURE SILVER!! Design: Designed by artist Tony Bianco, the coin is an artistic interpretation of the storybook ballet, The Sleeping Beauty. The vertical image of a ballerina performing the role of Princess Aurora is backed by a fairy-tale pattern of roses and leaves, which are struck incuse. Selective color highlights the roses and the ballerina’s ornate costume. The reverse includes the engraved words “CANADA” and the bilingual title of the ballet, “LA BELLE AU BOIS DORMANT THE SLEEPING BEAUTY”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Did you know… Adapted from the beloved fairy tale, The Sleeping Beauty was the second collaboration between composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovski and choreographer Marius Petipa, who is regarded as one of the most influential ballet masters of all time. The two collaborated on other classics such as The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Princess Aurora is one of classical ballet’s most challenging roles! The famous Rose Adagio of Act I is a true test of a ballerina’s technique and stamina, for she must balance unsupported en pointe while taking each of the four suitors by the hand. .............................................................................................................................................................. Specifications: Year - 2019Mintage - 4,000Face Value - $30Weight - 31.56gDiameter - 49.8 x 28.6mmFinish - Proof Composition - .9999 AgArtist - Tony Bianco (Reverse) Susanna Blunt (Obverse)
Price: 179.95 USD
Location: Irvine, California
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Certification: NGC
Denomination: $20
Year: 2019