Gold Coin Diwali: Festival of Lights 1 Oz 2015 Proof
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Gold Coin - Diwali - Festival of Lights
Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2015, this exclusive 1 Oz (31.16 g) gold coin in the finest 99.99% pure gold proof quality is dedicated to the Indian festival of lights, Diwali (also known as the festival of lights).
The reverse of the coin depicts a precise motif by Canadian artist Sarindar Dhaliwal, celebrating Diwali with rich patterns typical of Indian textiles, ornaments and mandalas. The Diya (earthen lamp) at the centre of the coin reflects the essence of the Festival of Lights, while symbols of the Sikh faith form a series of rings around it. The outermost ring is inspired by the Taj Mahal inlays but consists of Canadian symbols. The Canadian dogwood blossoms represent the cities of Toronto and Vancouver, home to the largest population of Indo-Canadians. There is also the symbol of Canada - the maple leaf. The obverse features a traditional portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with the inscriptions "CANADA 2015", "ELIZABETH II", "D.G. REGINA" and the face value.
The coin comes in a deluxe ornate wooden box along with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a very limited edition of only 275 pieces for the entire world!
Diwali
Diwali (sometimes also called Divali) is a five-day festival celebrated mainly by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. It is celebrated from mid-October to mid-November and is an official public holiday in India, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Fiji.
An integral part of the celebration is the lighting of small clay lamps (divas) filled with oil to symbolise the victory of good over evil. Participants usually wear new clothes for the occasion and give each other sweets. For some Indian financial institutions, the financial year starts on the first day of Diwali, which is supposed to bring them good luck for the next 12 months. The name Diwali itself is an abbreviation of the original word Dipavali, which translates from Sanskrit as 'row of lamps'.
The festival is also often referred to as the Festival of Lights. Diwali always begins on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik, 20 days after the Hindu festival of Dasahra, when the moon is new.
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