20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (International Polar Year) 2007 front 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (International Polar Year) 2007 back
20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (International Polar Year) 2007 photo
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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II International Polar Year

2007 year
Silver (.925) (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper) 27.78 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2007
Value
20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.925) (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper)
Weight
27.78 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#352022
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Nordic life scenes

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2007
20 DOLLARS
LM

Designer: Laurie McGaw

Edge

Serrated

Comment

According to Krause catalog, the two versions of this coin are different in composition and dimension (Charlton doesn't mention a difference):

KM# 737 , 31.1 gr, 38 mm and silver 99,99%
KM# 737a, 27.78 gr, 40 mm and silver 92,5%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the International Polar Year, which was a collaborative scientific program focused on studying the Earth's polar regions. The coin's design features an image of the Canadian Arctic, including an iceberg, a polar bear, and the aurora borealis. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and polar exploration.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2007  3005 - - - - - -

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