2020 Canada $5 Birthstones: May Fine Silver Coin

2020 Canada $5 Birthstones: May Fine Silver Coin

May's birthstone is a spellbinding green that evokes images of vibrant springtime colours! Emerald is one of the world's most valuable gems. It is believed to bring foresight, fortune and fertility to those born in May. Flanked by three smaller Swarovski crystals and surrounded by a Celtic art-inspired design, the colourful Swarovski crystal at the centre is a token of good fortune—not just in your birthday month, but for the whole year.

Specifications:
Item Number: 175634
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 5,000
Weight: 7.96 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Face Value: $5
Finish: Reverse proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Pandora Young (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:
• Make it a personal celebration. The Royal Canadian Mint is making birthdays extra special with our 12-part birthstone celebration! At the heart of every coin is a large gem-toned Swarovski crystal that represents a birth month.
• Celtic Art inspired Design! Each 2020 birthstone coin is an intersection of art and mathematics, and features a stylized pattern arranged according to the base-six system. All inspired by the Celtic triskele!
• Four Swarovski crystals are embedded on this coin: three small clear ones within the engraved pattern, and a larger one that adds more colourful sparkle than the actual birthstone.
• Yours to Keep, or Give! Collect them all for a complete calendar year or treat a loved one to some Swarovski birthday sparkle. A birthstone coin is a thoughtful, personal gift that reflects the recipient—whether it's you or a loved one.

Packaging:
Black clamshell with black beauty box.

Please note: This product is no longer tax exempt due to modifications to the coin, including (but not limited to):
• Embellishments such as sculptures or moving parts
• Crystals, gemstones or diamonds embedded into the coin
• Sculptures and/or other moving parts
Please see The Royal Canadian Mint's FAQ for more details.