20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Caribou
2014 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.39 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
A colourful portrayal of a caribou, value above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 DOLLARS 2014
Engraver: Samantha Strath
Designer: Trevor Tennant
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) is the only member of the deer family whose female also has antlers. According to some biologists, this may be due to the strong competition the caribou faces when foraging for lichens and other plants. Although the caribou's antlers grow and fall off each year, those of the pregnant female remain long after the male has lost his, possibly to provide an additional calcium reservoir for the pregnant calves.Caribou live in the most isolated regions of Canada, beyond the
49th parallel. It is categorized into three ecotypes, according to the specific adaptations and behaviors it has developed while living in different habitats. The tundra ecotype is the world's longest migrating land animal. After spending the winter in the boreal forest, it migrates to the tundra north of the 55th parallel in the summer to give birth, covering an incredible round trip of 6,000 km a year that perfectly illustrates the vastness of Canada.
Packaging:
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a padded burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. This is accompanied by a black protective sleeve.
Interesting fact
The 2014 Canadian $20 Silver Coin - Elizabeth II (Caribou) features a unique reverse design that showcases a majestic caribou, a symbol of Canadian wildlife, set against a stunning background of snow-covered mountains. This coin is part of the Royal Canadian Mint's "Wild Canada" series, which celebrates the country's rich natural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8493 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Caribou) 2014 coin.
