1 oz 2024 Snowflake Shaped Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Enjoy the distinct winter sparkle of our second Snowflake coin.

The Royal Canadian Mints Snowflake series continues with another exquisite snowflake shape dotted with a sparkling crystal! This second hexagon coin features a magnified view of another classic stellar dendrite, which is the most common type of snow crystal, but each star-shaped form varies according to atmospheric conditions. Re-created in 99.99% pure silver, this particular snow crystal, which would have formed at temperatures around -15 degrees Celsius, is elaborately ornamented with distinct markings on a hexagonal motif that provide the illusion of symmetry, while the ice-blue crystal at its centre evokes the crisp winter sparkle of freshly fallen snow.

Hold a second Snowflake in your hand.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Coin #2. Experience the unique beauty of winter’s tiny, icy wonders through the Snowflake series of fine silver coins. This is Coin #2 in the series, which introduced a hexagon coin shape.
• Lower mintage. Only 7,500 coins are available to collectors worldwide—a lower mintage than in 2023.
• A coin shape inspired by snow. Crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, this hexagon coin’s six-sided shape perfectly complements the six-sided snow crystal engraved on its reverse.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

PACKAGING

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a beautiful keepsake box that also holds the certificate of authenticity. An insert allows you to easily display your encapsulated coin.

LIGHT BLUE CRYSTAL

This second coin features a light blue crystal; the cool, wintry hue evokes memories of freshly fallen snow.

ELEGANT PACKAGING

Your coin comes packaged in a beautiful keepsake box, with an insert that allows you to easily display your encapsulated coin. Your certificate of authenticity can be safely stored under the removeable coin tray insert.

DID YOU KNOW?

Snow can appear blue depending on how the light hits all those tiny ice crystals. The multiple ice surfaces act like mirrors, reflecting and scattering the light, sometimes in a way that causes our eyes to perceive a blue hue.

Your coin’s reverse features a magnified view of a stellar dendrite ice crystal captured by Canadian photographer Don Komarechka and intricately reproduced by Royal Canadian Mint engravers. The coin’s proof finish directs light onto the six engraved branches (or arms) and the hexagonal motif, while the light blue crystal at the centre adds icy winter sparkle. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Steven Rosati.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.