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2016 Canadian traditional Ukrainian pysanka coin

The first silver 20 CAD coin dedicated to the Ukrainian Pysanka was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint 4 years ago. The issue of the coin was timed to the 125th anniversary of the first Ukrainian settlement in Canada. The design of the coin imitates traditional motifs of Ukrainian folk art. Every color of the Easter egg-shaped pysanka carries a deeper meaning that reminds its recipient about the Easter holidays.

2017 Canadian traditional Ukrainian pysanka fine silver coin

Pysanka coin issued in 2017 represents another variant of the traditional Ukrainian ornament on the pysanka depicting Easter motifs. The key elements of the pysanka coin are the golden wheat. The frame contains stars and water as symbols of good luck and well-being. The face value of the coin is 20 CAD with a low mintage set to just 5,000 pieces.

2018 Canadian traditional Ukrainian Easter golden spring pysanka coin

The gold plating of the 20 CAD coin featured the Ukrainian style covers the obverse and reverse of this coin. The sunrays depicted on the obverse symbolize the arrival of spring. Flowers included in the ornament underlay the beauty of nature. The sun and stars are located in the central part of the coin. Small triangles pictured around the perimeter of the coin epitomize fire, air, and water.

2019 Canadian Vegreville pysanka coin

This coin has a very peculiar history of creation. In 1975, Vegreville, a town in central Alberta, Canada, unveiled an amazing monument in honor of the centenary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Its shape resembles a giant Ukrainian Pysanka weighing 2,500 kg. Thus, this 2019 $20 fine silver pysanka egg coin is based on the world-famous landmark in Vegreville, Alberta. Presently, many people from Ukraine live in Vegreville. The pysanka monument is the main attraction of the city and a symbol of Canada's multicultural history. Beneath the giant egg, there is an inscription in 4 languages: English, German, French, and Ukrainian.

2019 Canadian eternal blessing pysanka coin

An extraordinary gold pysanka coin with a face value of 250 CAD was created by Dave Melnichuk, a Canadian artist of Ukrainian origin. The ornament of this coin includes a number of multi-layered elements: for example, waves and dots symbolize Canada’s official motto U Mari Usque Ad Mare that translates as “From Sea to Sea.” In the center of the coin, there is a high wooden temple that serves as a symbol of spiritual rebirth. Mintage is set to just 250 coins worldwide.