Composition : 99,999% or
Mintage : 1,836

From the flame of the forest

On the blackened floor of a burned out forest, life returns with the stunning fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium. With vigorous suckers and a propensity to self-seed, it quickly covers the ground with 2.5 m (8 ft) tall plants, each topped with long spikes that are formed by a mass of individual 2 cm (3/4 in) blooms that open in succession from the bottom up. By late summer, the open spaces of the Yukon Territory are awash with vibrant purple flowers. Adopted as the Territory's floral emblem in 1957, the fireweed has been treasured throughout history, its young shoots providing essential nutrients while its roots and leaves offer a variety of healing remedies.

This coin is the seventh issue of the Provincial floral emblems of Canada series and contains 13 coins that have been released between 1998 and 2010.

CANADIAN FLORAL EMBLEMS - THE FIREWEED, YUKON - 2004 CANADIAN COINS 07 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 07- PURE GOLD and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.