Just When You Thought Canada Was Done With Silly Things..

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Seriously... just back back under British rule. This is what everyone seems to long for.

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/04/06/royal-wedding-coins-canadian-mint.html?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4d9d2107515a650f%2C0

The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled its latest collector coins commemorating the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The two coins marking the planned April 29 royal nuptials — a $20 silver coin and a 25-cent piece — go on sale immediately.

The design of the $20 coin, created by portrait artist Laurie McGaw of Guelph, Ont., includes an engraving of William and Kate gazing lovingly into one another's eyes.

Embedded in the coin is a sapphire-coloured crystal, reminiscent of the 18-carat sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring worn by Kate.

The coin is also engraved along its edge with HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton in English and French, and there is also a heart hidden among its maple leaves.

The nickel-plated 25-cent piece — which will cost $25.95 — has a coloured photo reproduction of the royal couple based on a photograph taken at the 2008 wedding of a friend in Austria.

The $20 silver coin is limited to 25,000 worldwide and will retail for $104.95.

The mint has a long history of honouring royal milestones. Its president, Ian Bennett, has called the coming wedding "a priceless opportunity to celebrate Canada's pride in royal tradition."

In May, the mint will also launch an extensive set of collector coins marking the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's reign.

The first two silver coins in its "Continuity of the Crown Series" were released March 15, portraying princes William and Harry in ultra-high relief. A coin featuring their father, Prince Charles, will be released in September.

William and Kate are scheduled to pay an official visit to Canada this summer.

Edited April 7, 2011 by Paul and Vanessa

[Danu 19]

I don't really see it as silly, we have a lot of awesome collectors coins. Didn't know that one was out yet though, will have to let my mom know so she can get it for my collection!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Not silly - some people love the royal family, and some of those are probably coin collectors I thought the coin was a little pricey when I saw it on the news last night, but if someone wants to pay it, more power to them! There was a slightly less expensive one too.

PS - I'm a staunch royalist, I think you'll find as many Canadians for as against (the royals, not the coin).

Edited April 7, 2011 by Udella&Wiz

[warlord 73]

I always joke with my parents saying Canada is just a colony of England and will always be one. Ha ha, that coin is perfect to bring up to them and say, "look more proof" ha ha...

[mikey78 6]

....honestly, William just doesn't have all that hair...it must be an idealized portrayal...

[Hugglebuggles 60]

That coin just reminds me how much I want her gorgeous ring

As far as the royal family goes, I could certainly do without...