Pièce 50 centimes lenticulaire Luge de Noël 2023 | Monnaie royale canadienne

Experience the magic of the season in a uniquely Canadian way with this fun-in-motion keepsake.

The squeals of children sledding down a hillside, the crunch of fresh snow underfoot—these are the sounds that we associate with the holiday season in Canada! Together with the breathtaking scenery, they bring to mind memories of seasons past and present, and the fun to be had whenever Canadians flock outside to take advantage of our very own winter wonderland—as depicted on this colourful lenticular keepsake, whose cheerful reverse will warm your heart.

Holiday fun in motion: Share and relive your sweet memories with this lenticular keepsake.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• A heartwarming winter scene. Bring some holiday fun and magic into your collection with this cheery collectible. Its colourful reverse will warm your heart!
• One of RCM's most affordable coins. Priced at just $34.95, this holiday-themed coin was made for sharing and cherishing.
• Your 2023 holiday keepsake. This fun-for-all-ages coin makes a great gift or stocking stuffer that will serve as a long-lasting reminder of happy holiday memories and special moments.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

PACKAGING

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

WHIMSICAL AND ENDEARING

Fun holiday traditions and seasonal activities are the stuff of childhood memories, and this coin’s colourful design is a celebration of that.

MOTION FILLED REVERSE

The scene features lenticular technology that allows for the seamless transition between two interlaced images to create a sense of uninterrupted motion: tip the coin to change your viewing angle and send this pair sliding down the hill!

DID YOU KNOW?

The arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) is able to stand on its hind legs and hop around like a kangaroo, but if it senses danger, it will quickly bolt at speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour! It runs faster than the polar bear (Ursus maritimus), which can run up to 40 kilometres per hour – but only for a short distance. And both of these animals are faster than us: the average running speed for a human is only about 8-9 kilometres per hour.

Your coin’s colourful reverse features a scene enhanced with lenticular technology, which creates a sense of motion by interlacing two colour images. Designed by illustrator Darren Booth, both images capture the thrill of sledding – a popular winter activity in Canada – on a snowy winter night during the holiday season, as indicated by the decorated trees in the background. A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and an arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) are friends in this light-hearted depiction; when viewed from a slightly different angle, the hare has hopped onto the bear’s sled to join in the fun as they slide down the hill. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

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. The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned for producing some of the highest quality and purity of gold and silver bullion coins and bars in the world. 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.