| Added by |
 Bruce Weese
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| In personal collections | 2 |
| General Description | A delightful new twist for the tooth fairy. The origin of the Tooth Fairy dates back centuries ago to European history when parents commonly buried their children’s first fallen baby tooth in the ground. In addition to believing a new tooth would grow in its place, there was widespread belief that teeth had an element of power—so much power they could ward off evil. As people migrated to North America, so too did the legend. Today, the tradition has evolved and the lost tooth is left under a child’s pillow at bedtime. While the child is sleeping, the Tooth Fairy makes a visit and takes the tooth in exchange for money or a gift. With the new Tooth Fairy Coin, a new tradition is born. Whether given in exchange for a first lost tooth or any lost tooth, it’s a perfect keepsake that can be cherished forever. |
| Obv. Description | Right facing image of HRH Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a beaded edge and her name to the left and D.G. Regina to the right. |
| Rev. Description | A delightful image of a fairy flying right with four twinkles coming from her waving hand. Across the top is the date, country and the denomination. Across the bottom it says Fairy Wishes in English and French. This side of the coin also has a beaded border. |
| Catalog code | KM#1084 |
| Diameter | 23.88 mm |
| Weight | 4.4300 g |
| Material | Nickel plated Steel |
| Orientation | Medal |
| Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint |
| Edge Type | reeded |
| Designer | Royal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse) |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
