20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Maple leaf maze) 2016 front

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Maple leaf maze) 2016 back

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Maple leaf maze) 2016 photo

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Maple leaf maze

2016 year


Silver (.9999)	31.39 g	38 mm

Description

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, Coloured
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#98107
Rarity index	87%

Reverse

A red coloured maple leaf combined with a uniquely finished background and a small brass ball within the circular pathway of a maze.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2016

Designer: Maurice Gervais

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Games of patience have entertained us since Roman times. One of the oldest involves finding your way to the center of a labyrinth. Here's a 21st-century version, struck in 99.99% pure silver with a free-rolling ball.

Did you know?
The labyrinth is mentioned in ancient Greek texts dating back five centuries BC. In fact, it lies at the heart of one of the best-known Greek myths, that of Theseus fighting the Minotaur, in which Theseus becomes a hero after slaying the creature and finding his way out of the labyrinth. The maze depicted in this legend has travelled around the world and through time, embodied both in the architecture of early Christian churches and in the sumptuous gardens of the Palace of Versailles in France.
There are two types of labyrinth: one has a single path from the entrance to the center, with no dead ends; the other has multiple forks and false trails with no way out.
The very first labyrinth recorded in written history is the one in Egypt visited by the Greek historian Herodotus; not much remains of it today.
Hedge mazes date back to the Romans and were revived in England in the 16th century. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les jeux de patience nous divertissent depuis le temps des Romains. L'un des plus anciens consiste à trouver son chemin jusqu'au centre d'un labyrinthe. En voici une version du XXIe siècle, frappée dans l'argent pur à 99,99 % avec une bille qui roule librement.

Le saviez-vous?
Le labyrinthe est évoqué dans des textes de l'Antiquité grecque qui remontent à cinq siècles avant notre ère. En fait, il se trouve au cœur de l'un des mythes grecs les plus connus, celui de Thésée combattant le Minotaure, où Thésée devient un héros après avoir abattu la créature et trouvé la sortie du labyrinthe. Le dédale mis en scène dans cette légende a fait le tour du monde et traversé le temps, incarné tant dans l'architecture des premières églises chrétiennes que dans les jardins somptueux du palais de Versailles, en France.
Il existe deux types de labyrinthes : l'un comporte un seul parcours de l'entrée au centre et n'a pas d'impasse; l'autre présente de multiples embranchements et fausses pistes qui sont sans issue.
Le tout premier labyrinthe consigné dans l'histoire écrite est celui d'Égypte qu'avait visité l'historien grec Hérodote; il n'en reste plus grand-chose aujourd'hui.
Les labyrinthes de haies remontent aux Romains et ont été repris en Angleterre au XVIe siècle.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2016 Canadian $20 Silver Maple Leaf Maze coin is that it features a unique maze design on the reverse side, which was created by Canadian artist Albanian Sulejmani. The maze is made up of intricate paths that wind their way through a maple leaf shape, symbolizing the challenges and rewards of navigating life's journey. The coin's design is not only visually striking, but it also represents the resilience and determination of the human spirit.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2016	6647	-	-	-	-	-	-

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