RCM / Royal Canadian Mint New Release: 2018 April Birthstone - Pure Silver Coin Made With Swarovski Crystals

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 3 / Views: 2,619
CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 03/06/2018 1:32 pm Royal Canadian Mint - Designed by Pandora Young, your coin presents a cross-cultural celebration inspired by the ancient tradition of Indian mehndi. A symmetrical arrangement of highly ornate shapes and symbols form a 12-point radial pattern that reflects the calendar year. A prominent henna motif — the lotus — is among the finely detailed elements that emanate from the centre, where a colourful Swarovski® crystal represents the April birthstone, diamond. A selective application of colour complements the stone, while the playful contrast between soft and vivid tones highlights the layered complexity of the engraved artistry. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. 2018 April Birthstone - Pure Silver Coin made with Swarovski® Crystals Shop RCM New Releases Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 03/06/2018 3:54 pm As a gem cutter, I am not happy at all with the idea of using glass (in this case Swarovski Crystal), as an insert into a collector coin. Swarovski Crystal is really a type of glass, which is a super cooled liquid. It is relatively soft and brittle, with the typical conchoidal fracture characteristics of glass. As such, the intersection of facet lines are particularly sensitive to chipping. Colorless Cubic Zirconia as a diamond simulant is a much tougher and harder stone, and much less susceptible to chipping along the intersection of the facets. Unfaceted Cubic zirconia can be bought for as little as 5 cents per carat. I have bought small faceted cubic zirconia stones at a gem shows for as little as a 5 dollars each. Colored cubic zirconia can be used as a cheap simulant for other colored natural stones as well, in this application. The artwork for the coins would not be affected. Report this Post to the Staff
john100 Pillar of the Community Canada 5324 Posts	Posted 03/06/2018 4:15 pm It's a little off topic, but why are Swarovski crystals so expensive, just the trademark? Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24154 Posts	Posted 05/30/2018 11:42 am ZFCOiboIy70 Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 3 / Views: 2,619

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: Canadian Coins and Currency Forums Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.24 seconds to rattle this change.

RCM New Release: 2018 April Birthstone - Pure Silver Coin Made With Swarovski Crystals