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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Green Impression
2014 yearSilver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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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 |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled, Coloured |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#370766 |
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Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Large green maple leaf surrounded by small ones.
Script: Latin
Lettering: JO
Designer: José Osio
Edge
Serrated
Comment
Whether on the backpacks of backpackers criss-crossing Europe or on the uniforms of peacekeepers in Pakistan, as a pin or badge, one symbol sets Canadians apart: the red maple leaf.For almost two hundred years, the maple leaf has symbolized Canada. According to historians, the emblem was first adopted in 1836 by the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste of Montreal, Quebec, as a symbol of Canadian culture.
It was soon popularized in writing and song, as well as in the small identity markers - notably the pins - that Canadian residents of various origins wore on their lapels to honor their homeland. The English had their rose, the Scots their thistle, the Irish their shamrock and the French their fleur-de-lys. Canadians by birth, however, chose the maple leaf.
It was during the First World War that Lester B. Pearson came up with the idea of incorporating the maple leaf into the Canadian flag, after noticing that it appeared in the insignia of all Canadian battalions. Fifty years later, in 1965, when Pearson was Prime Minister, Canada introduced its red and white maple leaf flag.
In addition to adorning the flags of several provinces and appearing in various provincial coats of arms, the maple leaf has long been depicted on the country's currency, either on its own in twigs or braided into vines. In fact, the maple leaf was used to illustrate all Canadian coins from 1876 to 1901, and has since been featured on pennies until 2012.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a standard protective box.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2014 Canadian $20 Elizabeth II (Green Impression) silver coin is that it features a unique "green impression" design on the reverse side, which showcases a vibrant green color that is achieved through a special minting process. This colorful design is a departure from the traditional silver coins that feature a frosted or proof finish, and it adds an extra layer of collectibility to the coin. Additionally, the coin's high silver purity of .9999 and its low mintage of only 2,500 pieces make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2014 | 5562 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Green Impression) 2014 coin.