Gibraltar - Flower Coins
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The Gibraltar Government released a series of coins depicting a different beautiful flowers. As legal tender, every coin bears on its obverse a fine effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse displays a superbly detailed relief of the flower for that year. These coins are made of CuNi (Cupro Nickel) in a Brilliant Uncirculated minting, which gives them amazingly fine detail on the shiny finish. We have a limited quantity of these coins available.
| Gibraltar - Peony Flower Coin | |
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The 1997 coin in the
Gibraltar flower coin series features the beautiful Peony. This
coin from Gibraltar has a lovely arrangement of peony flowers on the back, and an
effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the
front.
The peony is native to many parts of Europe and was first brought to England by the Roman legions about the year 1200. In England, the red-flowered peony was said to glow in the dark (some varieties do have phosphorescent qualities) and was often planted beside doorways to ward off evil spirits. It was described in botanical books as early as 1636 and was soon considered so tolerant of neglect that the rich thought it "vulgar" and left it to flourish in the cottage gardens of the peasantry. Other species originated in China, where as early as 1596 at least 30 varieties were listed in nursery catalogues. A French missionary stationed in China, Pere Delevay, introduced some of these to Europe in the 1800s. The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. |
| Gibraltar - Rose Flower Coin | |
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The 1996 coin in the
Gibraltar flower coin series features the beautiful Rose. This
coin from Gibraltar has a beautiful arrangement of roses on the back, and an
effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the
front.
Roses are among the oldest of cultivated flowers, with the first known to have grown in Asian gardens 5,000 years ago. In its untamed form the flower goes back even further; fossils of wild roses date back 35 million years. The ancients explained the beauty of the rose through myths of godly creation. The Greek goddess Chloris stumbled upon a beautiful dead nymph and turned her into a flower; Aphrodite added beauty; the three graces added brilliance, joy, and charm. Dionysious donated fragrant nectar, while Zephyrus the west wind blew away the clouds so Apollo could shower the rose in sun. The flower was then given to Eros, the deity of love, and named the "Queen of Flowers." The Romans had their own ideas on the rose's origin. According to their legend, many suitors were lined up to marry a beautiful woman named Rodanthe, but she had little interest in any of them. These men were so full of love and desire that they became rowdy and eventually broke down the doors to her house. This episode angered the goddess Diana, who turned the woman into a flower and her suitors into thorns to teach them a lesson. Whatever its origin, the rose is undeniably the best-known symbol of beauty and love. The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. |
Isle
of Man - Flower Fairy Coins
"When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a
thousand pieces and they went skipping about, and that was the beginning of
faeries." -- Sir James Matthews Barrie
In 1996, 1997, and 1998, the Isle of Man issued lovely sets of Flower Fairy coins commemorating the charming illustrations of Cicely Mary Barker. Cicely Mary Barker was born in Croydon, South London, England in 1895 and she died in 1973. She led a quiet life, and was always happiest with a sketchbook in hand. Owing to ill health, she was educated at home and largely taught herself to draw and paint. Despite her lack of formal artistic training, her natural talent was commercially recognised when she was only 15 with the publication of a set of postcards. But, it was her Flower Fairies books, the first of which was published in 1923, which brought her international acclaim as an artist. Using as models the children who attended her sister's kindergarten, Cicely Mary Barker's drawings are charming portraits as well as accurate depictions of flowers and trees.
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Barker continued to paint until her eyesight began to fail her towards the end of her life. She died at the age of 78 shortly before the 50th anniversary of her widely praised Flower Fairies books, which are as popular today as they were in 1923 and continue to sell throughout the world. The delicate charm of her illustrations, coupled with her meticulous botanical accuracy, has captivated both children and adults alike for nearly 70 years, and the books have become classics of children's literature.
As legal tender, each coin bears on its obverse a fine effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse displays a superbly detailed relief of the flower fairy. These coins are made of CuNi (Cupro Nickel) in a Brilliant Uncirculated minting, which gives them amazingly fine detail on the shiny finish. We have a limited quantity of each of these coins available, and we've left the other out-of-stock coins on our webpage so you can view the entire series. These coins make very special gifts from the Tooth Fairy, and they're a great gift idea for anyone who loves flowers!
LOW INVENTORY: We only have a few of the 3 Flower Fairy coins shown below, and we can't get any more in stock!
| 1996 Fuchsia Flower Fairy Coin | |
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This
coin features the beautiful Fuchsia Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker
illustration (see the bottom picture at left). The fairy holds a long
branch above her head, filled with gracefully drooping fuchsia flowers.
Cicely Mary Barker created songs for each fairy, and here is the song of the
Fuchsia Fairy:
THE
SONG OF The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. |
| 1996 Orchid Flower Fairy Coin | |||||||
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This
coin features the beautiful Orchis Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker
illustration (see the bottom picture at left). The fairy is standing
next to a tall orchid plant, with orchid flowers branching out above her
head. Cicely Mary Barker created songs for each fairy, and here is the
song of the Orchis Fairy:
The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. |
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| 1996 Pinks Flower Fairy Coin | |||||||
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This
coin features the beautiful Pinks Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker
illustration. The picture on the coin shows two tiny flower fairies
snipping the edges of a Pinks flower with their fairy scissors. Cicely
Mary Barker created songs for each fairy, and here is the song of the Pink
Fairies:
The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. |
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Please note: We are out of stock on the 9 Flower Fairy coins shown below, and unfortunately we can't get any more of them. We're leaving these coins on this page, as a courtesy for customers who are interested in learning about the coins which were released in the Flower Fairy coin series.
| 1998 Daffodil Flower Fairy Coin | |
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This coin features the beautiful
Daffodil Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker illustration (see the bottom
picture at left). The fairy has beautiful butterfly wings, and she
is carrying a tall daffodil flower. Cicely Mary Barker created
songs for each fairy, and here is the song of the Daffodil Fairy: THE SONG OF The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. OUT OF STOCK - NOT AVAILABLE |
| 1998 Lavender Flower Fairy Coin | |||||
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This coin features the beautiful
Lavender Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker illustration (see the bottom
picture at left). The fairy is holding a tall lavender flower, with
white butterflies flying around her. Cicely Mary Barker created
songs for each fairy, and here is the song of the Lavender Fairy:
The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. OUT OF STOCK - NOT AVAILABLE |
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| 1998 Sweet Pea Flower Fairy Coin | |||||
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This coin features the beautiful
Sweet Pea Fairies from a Cicely Mary Barker illustration (see the bottom
picture at left). The picture shows an older sweet pea fairy sister
putting a new bonnet on her younger baby sweat pea fairy sister. Cicely Mary Barker created
songs for each fairy, and here is the song of the Sweet Pea Fairies:
The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. OUT OF STOCK - NOT AVAILABLE |
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| 1998 White Bindweed Flower Fairy Coin | |
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This coin features the beautiful
White Bindweed Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker illustration (see the bottom
picture at left). The fairy is perched on a white bindweed flower,
and she wears a little cap made of leaves. Cicely Mary Barker created
songs for each fairy, and here is the song of the White Bindweed Fairy: THE SONG OF The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. SORRY - OUT OF STOCK |
SORRY - OUT OF STOCK!
| 1997 Candytuft Flower Fairy Coin | |||||
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This coin features the beautiful
Candytuft Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker illustration (see the bottom
picture at left). The fairy is sitting on top of a candytuft flower,
with a lovely smile on her face. Cicely Mary Barker created
songs for each fairy, and here is the song of the Candytuft Fairy:
The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. OUT OF STOCK - NOT AVAILABLE |
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| 1997 Jasmine Flower Fairy Coin | |||||
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This coin features the beautiful
Jasmine Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker illustration (see the bottom
picture at left). The fairy is sitting on a jasmine branch, sniffing
a lovely jasmine blossom. Cicely Mary Barker created
songs for each fairy, and here is the song of the Jasmine Fairy:
The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. Isle
of Man - Jasmine Flower Fairy Coin |
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| 1997 Snowdrop Flower Fairy Coin | |
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This coin features the beautiful
Snowdrop Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker illustration (see the bottom
picture at left). The fairy is looking down at a snowdrop blossom,
with her arms crossed on her chest. Cicely Mary Barker created
songs for each fairy, and here is the song of the Snowdrop Fairy:
THE SONG OF The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. OUT OF STOCK - NOT AVAILABLE |
| 1997 Tulip Flower Fairy Coin | |
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This coin features the beautiful
Tulip Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker illustration (see the bottom
picture at left). The fairy is sitting on a tulip leaf, with her
arms around the stem of a tall tulip flower. Cicely Mary Barker created
songs for each fairy, and here is the song of the Tulip Fairy:
THE SONG OF The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail.
OUT OF STOCK - NOT AVAILABLE |
| 1996 Rose Flower Fairy Coin | |
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This coin features the beautiful
Rose Fairy from a Cicely Mary Barker illustration (see the bottom picture
at left). The picture on the coin shows a tiny flower fairy with
her arms around a Rose blossom. Cicely Mary Barker created songs for
each fairy, and here is the song of the Rose Fairy:
THE ROSE FAIRY Best and dearest flower that grows, Perfect both to see and smell; Words can never, never tell Half the beauty of a Rose-- Buds that open to disclose Fold on fold of purest white, Lovely pink, or red that glows Deep, sweet-scented, What delight To be Fairy of the Rose! The coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (it can also be called "proof-like"). The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. OUT OF STOCK - NOT AVAILABLE |
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