20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Amethyst Crystal Snowflake) 2008 front 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Amethyst Crystal Snowflake) 2008 back
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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Amethyst Crystal Snowflake

2008 year
Silver (.9999) 31.39 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
31.39 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
3.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Inlaid (Crystal elements)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5304
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

A snowflake with 6 encrusted ametthysts on the branches and one lighter colored in the middle. The cristals were provided by the Swaroski company.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2008

Designer: Konrad Wachelko

Edge

Reeded

Comment

With CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski elements on reverse.

Interesting fact

The 2008 $20 Elizabeth II (Amethyst Crystal Snowflake) coin from Canada features a unique snowflake design that was created using a special technique called "amethyst crystal," which gives the snowflake a purple hue. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced in limited quantities for collectors. It is made of 99.99% silver and weighs 31.39 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  7172 - - - - - -

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