Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:22 am
Last Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by
Are you searching for an innovative and rare Canadian coin to add to your collection? Maybe you wish to display a coin that will wow almost anyone who happens to catch a glimpse of it. Well, the Royal Canadian Mint has come up with an interactive coin that actually changes its appearance when tilted. It is the Bumble Bee and the Bloom silver coin with an ingenious design. This unique piece features the gold-plated bee on a rose gold-plated flower. The coin represents Alberta’s floral emblem, the prickly wild rose and the most widespread species of bees in Canada, the bumblebees. Read on to find out all the details about the coin’s design and what it represents.
The Wild Rose and the Bumblebees of Canada
Rosa acicularis, or the wild rose, featured on the coin is Alberta’s provincial flower. This special flower is also known by the name Prickly Rose and it is the most abundant in the boreal forest of northern Canada. The bumblebee is the native and the most common species of bees in Canada today. Since these bumblebees are in danger of decline, Canadians came up with Bumble Bee Count, an activity in which bee spotters from Canada try to capture these insects. By including this crucial and endangered creature, the RCM wanted to raise awareness and celebrate these furry bees. Both the flower and the bee are very important to Canada and both rely on each other for survival. The Impressive Design By Tony Bianco The five-ounce pure silver coin with the flower and bee topper is designed by the talented Canadian artist, Tony Bianco. He managed to combine technology and design in order to cial piece is encapsulated and comes in a striking maroon clamshell with a black beauty box from the Mint. You can be sure that this coin will impress anyone who gets a hold of it. It is a worthy and valuable piece to add to one’s collection or to give as a gift to other numismatists who are passionate about their hobby. Due to the lower mintage, it is advisable to hurry and check the Colonial Acres website where you can find this rare Canadian coin. If you have any questions concerning this coin or any other collectables from the Mint, you can contact Colonial Acres. Our experienced professionals will be happy to answer all of your questions and inform you about the ongoing auctions.
