Producers of what we think are probably the most attractive bullion releases for many years, South Korean company, Coins Today also dabble in the proof collectible coin arena as well. Their latest is one simply titled ‘Flower Dance’, and one quick look at the images will tell you why. The reverse face depicts a ballerina, her tutu cleverly shown in the form of a flower that is tied in with the floral border. Picked out in vibrant colour, it brings the two elements together attractively. There’s certainly nothing to criticise with regard to the figure’s anatomy, or the flora, and the composition is excellent.

The obverse eschews the dancer (unless Queen Liz is doing it in her spare time!), and goes with a different, simpler floral border, with all the plant-life fully coloured. The flowers lack the detail and elegance of the reverse face, but frame the effigy very well, even passing over the border between the two zones to increase the illusion of depth.

This is a one-ounce coin of 40 mm diameter, that is presented in a latex-skin floating frame with a custom insert. Just 555 will be minted, and it should be available to order now. A nice change from their usual output, but we’ll be back to that on Monday with a new stacker release, so look forward to that.