20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Colorful Wings of a Butterfly

Reverse

Colorized butterfly on sunflower, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2016
BR
20 DOLLARS

Designer: Bonnie Ross

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Brightly colored butterflies, one of the wonders of nature, inspired this piece adorned with semi-precious stones meticulously cut in the shape of wings. Sought-after for centuries, agate makes this object a keepsake to be cherished for generations!

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.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les papillons aux couleurs éclatantes, l'une des merveilles de la nature, ont inspiré cette pièce ornée de pierres semi-précieuses taillées avec minutie en forme d'ailes. Recherchée depuis des siècles, l'agate fait de cet objet un souvenir à chérir durant des générations!

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

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a colorful design of a butterfly with wings spread, created using a combination of engraving and colorful enamel. The butterfly is depicted in various shades of blue, purple, and pink, giving the coin a vibrant and eye-catching appearance. The use of enamel adds an extra layer of depth and dimension to the design, making it stand out even more. This unique design is a special feature of this coin, making it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and butterfly lovers alike.

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