© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Mingan Archipelago National Park
2005 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.39 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
A whale tail breaks the surface of the sea, in front of limestone cliffs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PL
Designer: Pierre Leduc
Edge
Serrated
Comment
On the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence lies an archipelago of some 40 islands that are part of the Canadian Shield that survived the volcanic fires of a billion years ago. The sea that lay at its edge witnessed the birth of the first marine organisms on earth and over time, their remains were compressed into a seabed of limestone strata. When the earth's crust shifted, this seabed rose up as a huge plateau. But water, wind and weather slowly broke it apart into a series of islands. Their limestone foundations are over 450 million years old. And they are a treasure-trove of fossils. Today, these guardians of the past continue to preserve the full diversity of life - the woodland and seabirds that co-exist with whales, seals, foxes and bears in an extraordinary partnership between land and sea.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the natural beauty of the Mingan Archipelago National Park, which is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Quebec, Canada. The coin's design features a stylized image of a puffin, a species of seabird that is native to the area, perched on a rocky outcrop surrounded by the park's distinctive sea stacks and lighthouses. The coin's design is meant to capture the park's rugged coastline and diverse wildlife, and it is a beautiful representation of Canada's natural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21695 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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