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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Boreal Balsam Poplar
2015 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.39 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#378196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Boreal Balsam Poplar in color.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
20 DOLLARS
2015
MB
Designer: Margaret Best
Edge
Serrated
Comment
From permafrost in the north to deserts in the south, Canada's geography is richly diverse from coast to coast, with an extraordinary variety of forests, each with its own unique flora and fauna.Canada's boreal forest is immense. It forms an arc that stretches from the Rocky Mountains and the Alaskan border to the top of the Great Lakes, then north to Newfoundland and Labrador. As the forest moves further north, it becomes sparser and supports fewer species, until it reaches the treeless tundra.
The boreal forest is the first image that springs to mind when one thinks of Canada: a forest of snow-covered conifers. Although conifers are omnipresent in the landscape, the boreal forest is home to a few deciduous trees that manage to survive in this demanding environment. One of these is the balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera), one of Canada's hardiest deciduous trees. No other North American hardwood is found in such remote northern latitudes. What's more, although balsam poplar adapts well among conifers, it prefers open spaces along the water's edge.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective box.
Interesting fact
The Boreal Balsam Poplar coin is a unique piece of currency as it features a stylized maple leaf design that has been laser-etched onto the coin's surface. This intricate design element sets it apart from other coins and adds an extra layer of beauty and collectibility to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2271 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Boreal Balsam Poplar) 2015 coin.
