Canada 2009 WINTER SCENE Hanging the Stockings $4 Pure Silver Proof in FULL OGP

Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment!Long SOLD OUT at the Royal Canadian Mint! Get this charming holiday winter scene of two bright-eyed children hanging their stockings on the fireplace mantle, struck in pure silver! Like a scene out of a Norman Rockwell painting that captures the essence of pure Americana, the artists at the Royal Canadian Mint have executed a touching holiday scene of nostalgic beauty. Two kids innocently hang their stockings on the fireplace mantle; one wears a stocking cap with a ball tassel, while the other is wearing one piece "footie" or "onesies" pajamas! One can imagine their anticipation of Santa Claus and with what he might fill up those stockings! A pine wreath hangs over the fireplace, and presents are wrapped with care beneath the carefully decorated Christmas tree. We know that Santa Claus will soon be there, as there are logs in the fireplace—but no fire! The Tradition of Hanging the Stockings Stockings hanging from the fireplace are a sure sign that a season of fun and excitement is about to begin. But there was a time when hanging stockings was an everyday sight, as people regularly dried their clothes by the fire. One can almost imagine a parent or husband slipping a small gift into a stocking as a surprise...the world’s first "stocking-stuffer," perhaps? The link between stockings and Christmas began to emerge with the legend of Saint Nicholas and one account of how he helped a poor man acquire dowries for his unwed daughters. Saint Nicholas dropped three small bags of gold down the chimney and into the stockings where they were discovered by three delighted daughters the following morning. Centuries later, Clement Moore (1779-1863) wrote his instantly recognizable verse, ...The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there! and the tradition gained popularity as never before. Stockings became a fixture in Christmas celebrations. To this day, they are eagerly hung in anticipation of the Holidays and regularly checked by excited children wondering if Santa Claus has finally arrived. This is the third coin in the annual Holiday Traditions series of pure silver proofs, following last year's Christmas Carolers and Tree and 2007's Wintertime Sleigh Ride Silver Proof. The superb designers and engravers at the Royal Canadian Mint have continued last year's theme of the Christmas tree and the old-fashioned look of the design. This is traditional engraving and design at its finest, and will be an inspiring gift for anyone who appreciates the thoughts of traditional Christmas activities. Nothing says "Christmas fun" like helping the kids hang the stockings on the mantle, but owning a meticulously-engraved silver proof that captures the memories is a close second! Technology Note The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. The RCM is also the only mint in the world to issue commemorative coins in a .9999 fineness. This one half troy ounce silver proof coin is 99.99% pure! Obverse A family gathers outside around their Christmas tree to sing from their Christmas Carol books. The traditional-style engraving has produced a magnificent work of beauty. The date and denomination are also indicated. Reverse Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God") also appears. Packaging The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a black outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Specifications Country Canada Year of Issue 2008 Face Value 4 Dollars Weight 15.87 g Diameter 34 mm Mintage Limit 15,000 Finish Proof Composition .9999 Fine (Pure) Silver Edge Reeded (milled, serrated) Artist Tony Bianco Certificate Individually Numbered Copyright © 2024 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.

Price: 34.95 USD

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

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