Pièce d'argent Oeuf Pyssanka | 2022 Monnaie royale canadienne

For the past seven years, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued pysanka-themed collector coins, a spring tradition that pays tribute to Ukrainian culture and artistry in Canada.

Coloured pysanka coins for 2022! Strong, lasting and precious, familial bonds are the means by which traditions are passed down. This fine silver coin continues the tradition of celebrating life and the season of renewal through a gorgeous Ukrainian Easter egg—a pysanka that conveys a blessing. On the coin's reverse, the colour motifs come together to form an unforgettable celebration of family, enduring love, and the endless possibilities that each new generation brings.

One of the most sought-after coins each year! Don’t miss this opportunity in 2022—order your pysanka coin today!

SPECIAL FEATURES

• AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION! The Royal Canadian Mint's annual Easter egg-shaped celebration of Ukrainian-Canadian culture is a collector favorite, and the tradition continues in 2022!
• A SPRINGTIME BLESSING! Crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% fine silver, this colourful pysanka coin features an assortment of centuries-old Ukrainian motifs that celebrate spring, family, life and love.
• A BESTSELLER! All previous pysanka coins sold out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to own the 2022 edition—order yours today!
• COLOUR AND SILVER! This intricately patterned pysanka coin combines colours and motifs that have symbolic significance. Its reverse design also makes use of the coin’s proof finish, weaving the mirror-like shine of 99.99% pure silver with dazzling colours.
• A LIMITED-EDITION PIECE! Only 5,500 are available to collectors worldwide.
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

DESIGN

The pysanka coin’s reverse is designed by Canadian artist Dave Wasylyshen. The centre band features the word “CANADA”, a denomination of “20 DOLLARS” and the year, “2022”. The two main bands feature starburst and rose motifs symbolizing beauty, love, life and good fortune. The larger diamond and triangle shapes represent knowledge and wisdom; smaller triangles represent family, while the triangles with an inside sieve pattern signify the division of good and evil. Two outer bands contain a saw-like pattern that symbolizes loyalty and the sun’s rays, while the waves represent water and wealth. By using four or more colours, this pysanka conveys a blessing for a family’s prosperity: blue for the sky and good health; red for passion and happiness; yellow for youth and light; white for purity and birth; and black for eternity and the darkest time before dawn. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

The Artist: Dave Wasylyshen

“As an artist, the entirety of the design is meaningful to me as it represents important core values: life, family and love. My hope is that the overall appearance is seen as both beautiful as it is meaningful, and that the coin will become a cherished and valued possession for years to come.” - Dave Wasylyshen, Artist

The Product Manager: Alicia Cook Sapene

“I find the art of pysanky fascinating. From the selection of colours to the different motifs, each pysanka coin is a unique masterpiece, and I’m amazed by the intricacy of the designs!” - Alicia Cook Sapene, Product Manager

The Expert: Janet C. Prebushewsky Danyliuk

“The magical and mystical Ukrainian Easter Egg, the Pysanka, is truly an icon onto its own. Steeped in tradition, folklore, and symbolism, it provides a gateway of hope, generosity, and love, as written by its creator. The egg itself is a miracle in that it contains and gives life. This is its mystery and its power like no other object in the universe. The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, in Saskatoon is honoured to be a part of this very significant and meaningful project recognizing a beautiful legacy shared from generation to generation, from person to person, and from one culture to another.” - Janet C. Prebushewsky Danyliuk, Director and CEO, Ukrainian Museum of Canada

DID YOU KNOW?

These 2022 fine silver pysanka feature a vibrant mix of colours that are commonly seen on Ukrainian Easter eggs. But a blue colour was historically difficult to produce—it was rarely seen before the advent of modern dyes, which opened up many more design possibilities.

You don’t paint a pysanka, you write one—the word “pysanka” comes from the verb pysaty, meaning “to write.” And you can have one pysanka, but if you’ve collected every fine silver pysanka coin issued since 2016, you own six pysanky (the plural form of “pysanka”)—soon to be seven with this 2022 edition.

PACKAGING

The coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

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