2016 - Canada 200 $ Diwali: Festival of Lights - proof

1 oz. Pure Gold Coin – Diwali: Festival of Lights - Mintage: 275 (2016)

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Spiritual light radiates outward from the centre of this coin like the joy that fills people's hearts and homes during the Festival of Lights—an ancient Hindu tradition that is now celebrated every year by more than a million Indo-Canadians. The diverse symbols in this coin's design are a beautiful blend of East and West, and reflect the universal themes of light triumphing over dark and good extinguishing evil. Join the celebration!

An extraordinary gift to celebrate the most treasured of all Indian celebrations, and an elegant family heirloom for many generations to come! Order your coin today!
Special features:

PREVIOUS GOLD DIWALI COIN SOLD OUT! Hurry and order your coin today before they are all gone!
INSPIRED BY THE ART OF RANGOLI! Your coin is inspired by the colourful Indian folk art of Rangoli, which traditionally adorns entrances and floors during Diwali. Within the geometric and floral-inspired pattern lie numerous cultural symbols that represent the “Festival of Lights” as a cherished multi-ethnic celebration
REFLECTS A SPIRIT OF INCLUSION! Communities are represented by each province's official floral emblem: the trillium and the Pacific dogwood, respectively, as roughly 51% of Indo-Canadians reside in the Greater Toronto Area, while Vancouver is home to Canada's second-largest population.
SURROUNDS A RING OF CLAY DIYA! Key spiritual symbols—such as those associated with Sikhism and Jainism—surround a ring of clay diya, which light up homes and hearts during Diwali.
INCLUDES THE SACRED SYMBOL “OM”! The most widely known Canadian symbol, the beloved maple leaf, forms an inner ring around the sacred symbol “OM”—that eternal sound of creation—which is positioned in the centre to release spiritual energy in all directions.
MULTIPLE FINISHES! Beautifully rendered in finely detailed engraving and enhanced with multiple finishes, which add an unmistakable dimension to every aspect of this ornate design.
LOW MINTAGE! The coin's low mintage of 275 worldwide makes this a must-have collectible.
A DEEPLY MEANINGFUL GIFT! Your coin marks the most treasured of all Indian celebrations, to be cherished and valued by generations to come!
ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE GOLD COIN! Your coin is GST/HST exempt!


Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Meera Sethi, your coin is inspired by the colourful Indian folk art of Rangoli, which traditionally adorns entrances and floors during Diwali. Within the geometric and floral-inspired pattern lie numerous cultural symbols that represent the “Festival of Lights” as a cherished multi-ethnic celebration—one that is very much at home in Canada, where it is celebrated by Indo-Canadians across the country. Roughly 51% of Indo-Canadians reside in the Greater Toronto Area, while Vancouver is home to Canada's second-largest population; these important communities are represented by each province's official floral emblem: the trillium and the Pacific dogwood, respectively. Key spiritual symbols—such as those associated with Sikhism and Jainism—surround a ring of clay diya, which light up homes and hearts during Diwali. The most widely known Canadian symbol, the beloved maple leaf, forms an inner ring around the sacred symbol “OM”—that eternal sound of creation—which is positioned in the centre to release spiritual energy in all directions.
Packaging:

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

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