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3 Dollars - Elizabeth II Hummingbird and Morning Glory
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA 3 DOLLARS CANADA 2013 |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a finely engraved hummingbird in flight among twining morning glory vines, the foliage rendered in naturalistic relief with broad lobed leaves and spiraling tendrils filling the field. At the center of the composition, a single faceted red Swarovski crystal element is inlaid, representing the morning glory blossom and providing a vivid chromatic accent against the matte silver ground. The design is the work of engraver José Osio and exemplifies the Royal Canadian Mint's tradition of combining sculptural engraving with decorative gemstone inlay on collector issues. The rim is plain and unlettered, allowing the botanical and faunal imagery to dominate the composition. |
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The Royal Canadian Mint's $3 fine silver series of the early 2010s targeted the collector gift market almost exclusively — these coins were never intended for circulation and sold primarily through the Mint's direct retail channel. Mintage on pieces like this one was tightly capped, and most were purchased as presentation items, meaning survival rates in original packaging are unusually high.