TRADITIONAL PYSANKA – $20 Silver Proof Coin Canada 2021

Be the first to own this egg-shaped celebration of spring!

The reverse of this coin features an original pysanka design by Canadian artist Dave Wasylyshen. An ancient symbol of sun and fire, beginnings and endings, the cross appears in both ‘T’ and ‘X’ form to signify crossroads and the four corners of the world. Other traditional motifs include ribbons to represent eternity/harmony; diamonds, triangles and dots that represent knowledge, wisdom and stars; and ladders and waves that represent prosperity and everlasting life. The colours are also symbolic, with blue representing the sky and good health; red for passion and happiness; and yellow for purity and light.

• A SPRINGTIME TRADITION! Celebrate Ukrainian-Canadian culture with this pure silver pysanka coin! Crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, this egg-shaped coin showcases a traditional art form that is colourful and rich in symbolism.
• A BEST-SELLER EVERY YEAR! This is our sixth pure silver pysanka coin and all previous ones sold out quickly. Don’t miss out—order yours today!
• SELECTIVE COLOUR AND SILVER! The colours of a pysanka have meaning, too. The reverse design smoothly transitions between vibrant colours and the unmistakable shine of 99.99% pure silver.
• LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: The 2021 pure silver pysanka is a limited-edition piece with a worldwide mintage of 5,000 coins.
• KEEP OR SHARE: A great addition to any collection, this special keepsake also makes a great gift for spring celebrations.

Traditional pysanky (the plural form of “pysanka”) featured a more limited colour palette—typically black, red, yellow, or white—due to the use of natural dyes that were derived from plants and minerals. Colours that were historically difficult to produce, like the blue featured on this pysanka coin, became more common with the advent of modern dyes.