Silver Coin Rose 1/2 Oz Proof 2021

The rose is one of the most culturally significant of all flowers, playing an important role in art, poetry, literature, and commerce. Its enduring popularity has given the rose far more meanings than most other flowers. In all major religions, the rose is associated with the miracle of love, which has led to its primary symbolic meaning in the language of flowers. In addition to its more physical connotations, the rose is a symbol of mystery, secrecy, and silent understanding, a meaning believed to have its origins in Greek mythology. Legend has it that Aphrodite gave a rose to her son Eros, the god of love, who in turn gave it to Harpocrates, the god of silence, to keep him quiet about the indiscretions of the gods. The rose remains the perfect flower, especially in difficult times, for sending messages of tenderness and affection to those near and far. The obverse of the coin symbolizes love and depicts a couple exchanging an intimate glance, each with flowers in their hair. Next to the ornamental side image of a rose, which is stylishly printed in color, the reverse of the coin features a pair of roses, both of which are impressions of real flowers.

Purity: 925/1000
Weight: 1/2 oz
Mintage: 30,000 pcs
Diameter: 32 mm
Mint: Münze Österreich
Denomination: 10 EUR