The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled its latest pieces commemorating the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The two pieces marking the Royal Wedding planned April 29 - a coin of money of $20 and a piece of 25 cents - go on sale immediately.
The design of the $20 piece, created by the portrait artist Laurie McGaw of Guelph (Ontario), includes an engraving of William and Kate looking with love in the eyes of the other.
Exhibit of royal marriage of $20 includes a Sapphire Crystal, reminiscent of the sapphire engagement ring and 18 carat diamond worn by Kate. Fred Chartrand/Canadian PressIncorporated into the coin is a Sapphire Crystal, reminiscent of the sapphire engagement ring and 18 carat diamond worn by Kate.
The exhibit is also engraved along its border with h.r.h. Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton in English and French, and there is also a heart hidden among its maple leaves.
25 Cents coin nickled - which will cost $25.95 - has a reproduction of a colour photo of the royal couple based on a photograph taken at the wedding of a friend in Austria 2008.
The $ 20 silver medal is limited to 25,000 worldwide and will retail for $may.
The currency has a long history of honoring the Royal milestones. Its President, Ian Bennett, called the marriage come "an opportunity invaluable to celebrate the pride of the Canada in the Royal tradition."
In may, the Mint will also launch a vast array of pieces from collection of the sixtieth anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
The first two pieces of silver in his "Crown Series continuity" were released on 15 March, portraying the princes William and Harry in ultra-high relief. A piece of their father, Prince Charles, will be published in September.
William and Kate are planned to pay an official visit to the Canada this summer.
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