Dancing Ammolite: Elements of Nature – Air - Pure Silver Coin

Dancing Ammolite: Element...

$575.00 USD
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Dancing Ammolite: Elements of Nature – Air - Pure Silver Coin

Silver 2024 Mintage 925
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Dancing Ammolite: Elements of Nature – Air - Pure Silver Coin

Silver 2024 Mintage 925
$575.00 USD
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Specifications

Product Number 245560
Mintage 925
Composition 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating and ammolite gemstone
Weight 20.86 g
Diameter 36.07 mm
Edge Serrated
Face Value $20
Finish Proof
Packaging Black clamshell with graphic beauty box
Artist Mariya Olshevska (reverse)

Design & Artist

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Mariya Olshevska, Artist

For this coin design, I sought inspiration in the different moods and motions associated with air – from a gentle, swirling breeze to an energetic whirlwind. I kept imagining sound vibrations and how various musical tones might travel through the air, carrying with them the power to soothe, invigorate and uplift. Aiming to achieve a timeless look that would complement the dancing ammolite gemstone, I turned to Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Edwardian art movements for inspiration – I’ve always admired the balance between organic motifs and the strong, symmetrical shapes found in designs from those time periods.

Mariya Olshevska, Artist

Suzanne Kasnakian, Product Manager

The development of a new series is always exciting, and this one began with the idea of using a uniquely Canadian gemstone: rare and iridescent ammolite, said to hold the energies and vibrations of the universe. The next step was to build on the idea of the natural forces that created this gemstone, leading us to the four elements: Air, Earth, Fire and Water. Collaborating with the artist and engraver, we landed on a coin design that evokes the feeling of air moving swiftly across the coin’s reverse, culminating in the dazzling dancing ammolite.

Suzanne Kasnakian, Product Manager

Giovanni Vaccaro, President and Founder of Beverly Hills Jewellers

Once again, we are incredibly honoured to work with the Royal Canadian Mint on a coin inspired by all things Canadian. As a Canadian manufacturer, working with the natural resources this beautiful country has to offer is not only of paramount importance – it’s a privilege.

Giovanni Vaccaro, President and Founder of Beverly Hills Jewellers

Aida Alves, 3D Artist-Engraver

The Product Manager and I decided it would be best to create the model first, prior to creating the artboard. This gave me the opportunity to use my intuition and creativity to sculpt the movement of air, while staying true to the concept art and still respecting engineering specifications. I was also asked to design and create the obverse field pattern, which needed to be simpler than the reverse design, so I visualized how air can flow and picked some design elements from the reverse, creating a more cohesive look and feel to tie everything together.

Aida Alves, 3D Artist-Engraver

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