20 Dollars - Elizabeth II La chèvre de montagne
2015 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| 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#374283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The motif on the reverse, by Canadian artist Glen Loates, depicts a mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and its mother, in wild, mountainous terrain in Western Canada. This profile of the kid shows at close range the animal's muscular front end and cloven hooves, which enable it to climb to seemingly unreachable heights with disconcerting ease. Enhanced by selective coloring, the youngster's black mouth, lips and eyes contrast with the whiteness of his wool, softening his already innocent expression. His protective mother stands by his side. His slender horns, pronounced shoulder hump and long, woolly coat are beautifully rendered in finely chiseled detail. In the background, distant rocky peaks add depth to the motif and illustrate the height at which mother and calf stand, depicted together on a mountain slope next to an evergreen tree and surrounded by brightly colored wildflowers.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 DOLLARS
2015
CANADA
Designer: Glen Loates
Edge
Serrated
Comment
To celebrate the country's rich biodiversity, the Royal Canadian Mint is illustrating family ties in the wild in a series of designs dedicated to the young of Canada's animal world. The fifth coin in the series depicts a mountain kid (Oreamnos americanus) and its mother in the mountainous terrain of Western Canada.Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logotype. The case is accompanied by a black protective box.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2015 Canadian $20 Silver Coin - Elizabeth II (La chèvre de montagne) is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a mountain goat, which is a symbol of strength and resilience in Canadian culture. The coin's design also highlights the natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies, with a background that depicts the majestic mountain ranges and a frozen lake in the foreground. The coin's high silver content and detailed design make it a popular collector's item for coin enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7482 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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