2002 Golden Tulip 50th Anniversary Canadian Tulip Festival .925

Gratitude in Full Bloom: The Golden Tulip 50th Anniversary

Celebrate a beautiful tradition of international friendship with this sterling silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. Released in 2002, this piece marks the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Tulip Festival, commemorating the historic gift of tulip bulbs from the Dutch Royal Family to Canada following World War II.

Exquisite 22-Karat Gold Plating

As the first release in the Golden Flower series, the reverse features a meticulously engraved tulip accented with selective 22-karat gold plating. The design by artists Anthony Testa and Stan Witten captures the elegance of the bloom that transformed Ottawa into the "Tulip Capital of North America." The golden finish provides a stunning contrast against the 92.5% sterling silver proof background.

A Historic Floral Legacy

This 50-cent coin serves as a numismatic tribute to the 20,000 bulbs sent by Princess Juliana in 1945 as a thank-you for the refuge and protection Canada provided during the invasion of Holland. Featuring the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, this limited mintage issue is a high-authority asset for collectors of Canadian floral themes and historical commemoratives. Each coin arrives in a premium Royal Canadian Mint clamshell case with a specialized graphic sleeve.