OTTAWA, ON, August 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Royal Canadian Mint is honoured that its 2023 Pure Silver Coin: Allegory of Peace has won this year’s Coin of the Year Award in the category of Most InspiringThrough this prestigious annual awards program, the Mint competes with its global industry peers for the world’s most coveted recognition of excellence in coin design and manufacturing. This latest recognition of the Mint’s creativity and the talent of its artists joins a growing list of others. numismatic awards.
2023 Fine Silver Coin: Allegory of Peace from the Royal Canadian Mint (CNW Group/Royal Canadian Mint (RCM))
“The Royal Canadian Mint is committed to producing collectibles that stand out for their quality, innovation and artistic vision. It is gratifying that our work in producing a coin designed to appeal both visually and emotionally is being recognized with a new Coin of the Year award,” he said. Marie LemayPresident and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. “This award demonstrates the power of our innovation to inspire, a goal that drives us to find new ways to inspire people to enjoy our coins and appreciate the important stories they tell.”
The allegorical figure of peace, designed by the artist Rebecca Yanovskayarepresents Canada’s long-standing commitment to peace. The reverse of the 2023 Pure Silver Coin: Allegory of Peace features a three-dimensional sculpture of the winged figure of Peace, suspended within the coin’s outer ring.
The absence of a field surrounding the Peace image has allowed the miniature sculpture to be seen from both sides of the coin. The figure of Peace is cast in pure silver and plated with gold, and is framed by olive branches atop the world with its wings slightly folded in a protective manner. It wears a wreath of maple leaves, with a globe on one side and an olive wreath on the other. The allegory is flanked by an outer ring crafted in pure silver with an antique finish, with a motif composed of doves carrying an arrangement of olive and maple leaf branches. The motif is repeated on the obverse, and features a rear view of the cast figure.
The annual Coin of the Year competition receives nominations from an international consortium of mint representatives and numismatists. Judging is conducted by an international panel of the world’s leading mint officials, medalists, journalists, central bank and museum officials. Winners were selected from 100 finalists spanning ten categories.
You can find the images of the 2023 Pure Silver Coin: Allegory of Peace from the Mint here.
About the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for minting and distributing Canada’s circulating coins. The Mint is one of the largest and most versatile mint in the world, producing award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products and Canada’s prestigious military and civilian decorations.
As an established London refiner and COMEX Good Delivery, the Mint also offers a full range of best-in-class gold and silver refining services. As an organization that strives to better care for the environment, cultivate safe and inclusive workplaces, and positively impact the communities where it operates, the Mint integrates environmental, social and governance practices into every aspect of its operations.
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For more information, please contact: Alex ReevesSenior Manager of Public Affairs, (613) 884-6370, reeves@mint.ca
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