CANADA - "LION ON THE MOUNTAIN ~ BANKNOTE SERIES" SILVER IN MUMBAI

Canada - “ LION ON THE MOUNTAIN ~ BANKNOTE SERIES. ”   Silver Proof Coin !   Special features: •   The third of four-coins in the Royal Canadian Mint's popular banknote series is an exceptional marriage of art history, engraving, and design, featuring one of history's most ancient symbols—the lion—as it was uniquely and romantically depicted in an early banknote vignette by Canada's Northern Crown Bank. The Northern Crown Bank was purchased by The Royal Bank of Canada in July 1918. •   The face value is framed in scrollwork adapted from early banknote design for a beautifully classic effect. •   Stunning engraving brings to life every detail of the striking lion portrait depicted in the original vignette as the depth and lustre adds to your enjoyment. •   A beautiful gift or collectible for art aficionados and fans of Canadian history, engraving arts, art technique, art history, and the history of banknote design. •   Own a historical artwork of exceptional craftsmanship minted in 99.99% pure silver. Design: More than 30,000 years ago, ancient humans painted prides of hunting lions on cave walls. From these earliest moments, the lion emerged as an emblem of protection, military might, royalty, and supernatural power. Today, the lion is one of the most common heraldic symbols, used in the emblems, arms, and currency of hundreds of nations worldwide. The reverse of this 99.99% fine silver coin features a re-creation of the stunning portrait of a lion taken from an early twentieth century vignette created by the British American Banknote Company. The King of the Jungle is brought to life in painstaking detail as Royal Canadian Mint engravers capture the characteristic line engraving of early banknote design.  Augmenting the masterful work of the original engraving, here the distinctive curve of each muscle and strand of fur, the striking shading of the lion and his dramatic mountainous surroundings, and the minute detail of the scroll work and lettering are taken from original banknote designs and rendered in pure silver.   Packaging:   Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a custom beauty box.   Specifications: ·                                  Mintage:  8500 ·                                  Composition: 99.99% Pure Silver ·                                  Finish: P roof ·                                  Weight (g):   23.17 ·                                  Diameter (mm):   36.07 ·                                  Edge: S errated ·                                  Certificate: S erialized ·                                  Face value: 5 dollars ·                                  Artist: Susanna Blunt (obverse) The vignette chosen for the Royal Canadian Mint's latest Bank Notes series was used for the Northern Crown  Bank's  $50 note, a (proof of which is seen in Pix 9) image provided by the National Currency Collection, Currency Museum,  Bank of Canada. PLEASE NOTE: You only get the Silver Coin and NOT the bank note. The bank note is for illustration only. (SSPN14). <div style="text-align:center"><a style="text-decoration:none" href="http://mostpopular.sellathon.com/?id=AC974128"><img src="http://www.sellathon.com/Resources/Images/countercredit.gif" border="0"></a></div>