{"product_id":"2002-golden-tulip-50th-anniversary-canadian-tulip-festival-925-silver","title":"2002 Golden Tulip 50th Anniversary Canadian Tulip Festival .925","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGratitude in Full Bloom: The Golden Tulip 50th Anniversary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate a beautiful tradition of international friendship with this sterling silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. Released in 2002, this piece marks the \u003cstrong\u003e50th anniversary of the Canadian Tulip Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e, commemorating the historic gift of tulip bulbs from the Dutch Royal Family to Canada following World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExquisite 22-Karat Gold Plating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the first release in the \u003cem\u003eGolden Flower\u003c\/em\u003e series, the reverse features a meticulously engraved tulip accented with \u003cstrong\u003eselective 22-karat gold plating\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Historic Floral Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cstrong\u003elimited mintage issue\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Coin Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46174868045980,"sku":"CCV-0013","price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/canadacoinvault.com\/products\/2002-golden-tulip-50th-anniversary-canadian-tulip-festival-925-silver","provider":"Canada Coin Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}