20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Diwali Festival of Lights
2016 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#378359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inspired by the elaborate patterns of Indiantextiles, ornamentation and mandalas, your coin wasdesigned by Canadian artist Sarindar Dhaliwal. It presents a visually stunning celebration of Diwali as a cherished multicultural tradition in several communities across Canada. The outermost ring offers a Canadian twist on the patterned inlay that famously adorns the Taj Mahal, using intricately engraved trilliums and Pacific dogwood blossoms to representCanada's largest Indo-Canadian populations in Toronto, Ont., and Vancouver, B.C. Alongside these provincial floral emblems is Canada's own iconic national symbol, the maple leaf, which reflects aspirit of inclusion and the thriving cultural diversity that defines this nation. Symbols from the Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths form a series of rings that frame the centre, where the silvery shine of the engraved clay lamp (diya) poignantly captures the luminous essence of this ancienttradition known as the Festival of Lights.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SD
Designer: Sarindar Dhaliwal
Edge
Serrated
Comment
A spiritual light emanates from the center of this piece, like the joy that fills hearts and homes during the Festival of Lights, an ancient Hindu tradition celebrated by over a million Indo-Canadians every year. The various symbols in the coin's design beautifully blend Eastern and Western influences, and evoke the universal themes of light triumphing over darkness, and good over evil.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 standard protective box.
Interesting fact
The Diwali Festival of Lights coin from Canada features a unique design that showcases the seven diyas (oil lamps) that are lit during the Hindu festival of Diwali, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2981 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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