20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Borealia) 2018 front

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Borealia) 2018 back

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Borealia) 2018 photo

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Borealia

2018 year


Gold plated silver (.9999)	31.39 g	38 mm

Description

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2018
Value	20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Gold plated silver (.9999)
Weight	31.39 g
Diameter	38 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#177781
Rarity index	95%

Reverse

Building on the classic concept of a female national personification, artist Rebecca Yanovskaya offers a modern allegory for a modern Canada. Framed by waves and maple leaves that unite land and sea, Borealia is the image of strength and confidence as she stands against the majestic backdrop of Canada’s tallest peak, Mount Logan, which represents our soaring spirit of innovation. Like the British figurehead Britannia, Borealia is clad in traditional robes, but with unique armour that hints at Canada’s journey since the colonial era. Every engraved element in this intricate design carries deeper symbolic meaning, including those that allude to the weight of history: the fur cape that represents Canada’s pre-Confederation past; the feather that pays tribute to Indigenous Peoples; and the poppies of remembrance woven into her hair. In one hand, Borealia holds the shield of the Arms of Canada; in the other, a dove of peace—a nod to Canada’s historic role as peacekeepers, but also to Canadians’ desire for peace. Facing forward towards the future, Borealia is strong, optimistic and steadfast, like the people she represents, whose ideals and spirit continue to shape and re-define the nation’s global future. With one foot reverentially set in the past, her name is an ode to one of the proposed names of our country leading up to Confederation: Borealia.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20 DOLLARS
2018
CANADA

Designer: Rebecca Yanovskaya

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Driven by the audacity and power of her youth, Boréalie is also passionate about peace. Breathing strength and confidence, this symbolic figure is a modern interpretation of a classic allegory representing the collective Canadian spirit in today's world: people full of hope and determined to face all obstacles. Boréalie is a modern interpretation of a classic allegory whose symbols harmonize to link Canada's past, present and future. Boréalie's feather, poppies and fur cape evoke the weight of our country's history. Continuing an adventure begun long before Confederation, Boréalie still proudly embodies the Canadian people, whose ideals, achievements and spirit of innovation continually shape and redefine the future.

Did you know that?
"Borealie" was one of many names proposed during the discussions that led to Canadian Confederation.
We have good reason to be optimistic: Canada topped the list of the best countries in the world to live in 2017. Beyond economic and political factors, the study assessed stability, public education and health systems, individual freedoms and environmental quality, among other things, to determine where citizens were most likely to be happy and healthy.
But are we happy? A report reveals that Canada regularly ranks among the 10 countries with the happiest citizens in the world. This assessment is based on several criteria, such as income, social support and healthy life expectancy.
Not convinced? No problem - Canada also had the best reputation of any country in 2017!

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. Automatically translated

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Animée par l’audace et la puissance de sa jeunesse, Boréalie est aussi éprise de paix. Respirant la force et la confiance, cette figure symbolique interprète de manière moderne une allégorie classique représentant l’esprit collectif canadien dans le monde d’aujourd’hui : des gens pleins d’espoir et déterminés à affronter tous les obstacles. Boréalie est une interprétation moderne d’une allégorie classique dont les symboles s’harmonisent pour lier le passé, le présent et l’avenir du Canada. La plume, les coquelicots et la cape en fourrure de Boréalie évoquent le poids de l’histoire de notre pays. Poursuivant une aventure entreprise bien avant la Confédération, Boréalie incarne toujours fièrement le peuple canadien, dont les idéaux, les réussites et l’esprit d’innovation façonnent et redéfinissent sans cesse l’avenir.

Le saviez-vous?
« Boréalie » était l’un des nombreux noms proposés lors des discussions qui ont mené à la Confédération canadienne.
Nous avons bien raison d’être optimistes : le Canada s’est placé en tête du classement des pays où il fait bon vivre en 2017. Au-delà des facteurs économiques et politiques, l’étude évaluait entre autres la stabilité, les systèmes d’éducation et de santé publics, les libertés individuelles et la qualité de l’environnement afin de déterminer les endroits où il était plus probable que les citoyens soient heureux et en santé.
Mais sommes-nous heureux? Un rapport révèle que le Canada figure régulièrement au palmarès des 10 pays dont les citoyens sont les plus heureux du monde. Cette évaluation est fondée sur plusieurs critères, comme le revenu, le soutien social et l’espérance de vie en santé.
Pas convaincu? Qu’à cela ne tienne, le Canada jouissait également de la meilleure réputation parmi tous les pays en 2017!

Emballage
La pièce est encapsulée et présentée dans un boîtier à double coque bordeaux orné du logo de la Monnaie royale canadienne. Le boîtier est assorti d’une boîte protectrice noire.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2018 Canadian $20 Elizabeth II (Borealia) gold-plated silver coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the natural beauty of Canada's boreal forest. The coin's design, created by Canadian artist Claude Thivierge, includes a stylized representation of a spruce tree, along with other flora and fauna found in the boreal forest, such as pinecones, leaves, and a moose. The design is meant to symbolize the importance of preserving and protecting Canada's natural resources.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2018	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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