The Royal Canadian Mint have
released a wide selection of Christmas or holiday themed coins for 2014.
The time is almost upon us and if you are fortunate enough to be
shopping for your favorite coin collector, you’ll be spoilt for choice
because each coin would be a welcome addition to any collection!
Some
of this year’s coins on offer include those with color, some with
venetian glass applications and some with enhanced 3D effect. But, the
overall theme with all of the coins is festive, celebration, family and
friends – and of course snow & fun!
Lenticular Holiday Coin With 3-D Effect
1)
A lenticular holiday coin enhanced with 3D EFFECT – 50 Cents: The
two-image lenticular design follows one tree’s journey from a wintry
outdoor setting to its transformation as the centerpiece for one
family’s Christmas celebrations.
The
3D-effect has been enhanced over last year’s coin – The design of this
coin features a dual image which, based on the angle at which it is
viewed from, alternates between two modern, stylized holiday images by
Canadian artist Steve Hepburn.
The
first image makes use of the cool colors of blue and violet to set the
tone for a wintery scene: soft snowflakes drifting down from the
twinkling night sky onto the forest below. Flanked by two smaller trees,
one evergreen stands prominently in the center of the image field.
As
the coin is angled, lenticular technology cleverly causes the images to
switch. The tree occupies the same central position but in the second
image, the viewer is transported indoors where the tree has now become
one family’s Christmas tree.
The
shining moon from the first image is replaced by the glowing
star-shaped tree topper, as two young girls adorn the tree with the last
few ornaments.
There
is energy in the air as the children take part in this cherished
holiday tradition, undoubtedly awaiting the moment when they can unwrap
the neatly wrapped gifts that are at their feet.
The
vibrant colors of red, green and yellow offer a visual representation
of the warmth and energy that fill the air during the holiday season.
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