Wild Poinsettia 25 Cents Trinidad and Tobago Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (Chaconia) (Christmas Flower)

Wild Poinsettia 25 Cents Trinidad and Tobago Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (Chaconia) (Christmas Flower)

Reverse: Trinidad national flower, the Chaconia ("Warszewiczia Coccinea" or "Wild Poinsettia" or "Pride of Trinidad and Tobago").
Lettering: 25 CENTS

Obverse: Trinidad and Tobago's coat of arms: a ship's wheel in front of a fruited coconut palm. Beneath the wheel is the wreath which holds the mantle in place. The Helm is a helmet facing front. The devices on the Shield are the two humming birds. The three gold ships represent the three ships of Columbus. The Supporters are a Scarlet Ibis (the national bird of Trinidad) on the left and, a Cocrico (the national bird of Tobago) on the right. The Three Peaks commemorated both Columbus' decision to name Trinidad after the Blessed Trinity and the three Peaks of the Southern mountain range, called the "Three Sisters" on the horizon. Inscribed on the motto scroll are the words: "Together we aspire; together we achieve"
Lettering: REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
TOGETHER WE ASPIRE TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE

Features
Issuer Trinidad and Tobago
Period Republic (1976-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1976-2017
Value 25 Cents
0.25 TTD = USD 0.037
Currency Dollar (1964-date)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 3.53 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness 1.63 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number N# 1159
References KM# 32, Schön# 31

The National Flower, the Chaconia, (Warszewiczia Coccinea), called "Wild Poinsetta" or "Pride of Trinidad and Tobago" is a flaming red forest flower of the family Rubianceae. The title is in honour of the last Spanish Governor of Trinidad and Tobago, Don Jose Maria Chacon. This flower which is known by its long sprays of magnificient vermillion, blooms on every anniversary of our Independence. As an indigenious flower it has been witness to our entire history. It can therefore be said to represent the imperishability of life and the continuity of our Nation. With its colour matching the flaming red of our Flag and Coat of Arms, and bearing the same symbolism, the Chaconia harmonizes with the national Emblems.
Source: https://foreign.gov.tt/about/trinidad-tobago/national-symbols/national-flower/

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Wikipedia:
Warszewiczia coccinea (or chaconia, wild poinsettia and pride of Trinidad and Tobago) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is the national flower of Trinidad and Tobago because it blooms on 31 August, which coincides with the day that Trinidad and Tobago became independent from the United Kingdom.

This small, evergreen ornamental tree is remarkable for its inflorescence with bright red bracts and inconspicuous yellow petals.

The anise-odored roots are said to exhibit aphrodisiac properties.