20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Nature's Impressions - Wolf
2018 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#327483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Designed by Canadian artist Claudio D'Angelo, your coin features a side view of a wolf (Canis lupus) in Canada's boreal forest. Among the tall spruce trees, the wolf has made its way to the crest of a snow-covered hill, where it pauses to survey the frozen lake below. Its head is turned to the left, which allows a glimpse of its facial features. Throughout this winter scene, the combination of engraving and various finishing techniques adds striking depth to the design. The reverse includes the engraved word "CANADA", the year "2018" and the face value "20 DOLLARS".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 2018
20 DOLLARS
CD
Designer: Claudio D'Angelo
Edge
Crisp impression of the wolf's four-toed tracks, which are engraved on the coin's edge in a continuous pattern
Comment
Always on the lookout, the Canis lupus keeps a watchful eye on its territory, regularly traversing its varied landscapes with swift, muffled steps. The footprints left in the snow or mud are often the only evidence of its passage; forming a single trail, they reveal the efficiency of this elusive hunter. Made to travel long distances, the wolf doesn't make unnecessary journeys.Like man's best friend, the wolf is an agile digitigrade: it moves or stands on its toes rather than its whole foot. Thanks to the width of its paws, its weight is evenly distributed with each step, while its slightly webbed toes facilitate movement on deep snow and in water. The grip provided by its non-retractable claws makes it agile, and when it pursues its prey in the snow with other members of its pack, they save energy by walking in the footprints left by the wolf in front of them.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. This case is accompanied by an illustrated protective box.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nature's Impressions - Wolf coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the intricate details of a wolf's fur and eyes, creating a lifelike image on the coin's surface. The coin's design is so detailed that it even includes the wolf's individual whiskers, giving the impression that the wolf is about to leap off the coin. This level of detail is a testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail of the Royal Canadian Mint, which has a reputation for producing high-quality coins that are sought after by collectors around the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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