20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Norse Gods; Odin) 2019 front

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Norse Gods; Odin) 2019 back

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Norse Gods; Odin) 2019 photo

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Norse Gods; Odin

2019 year


Silver (.9999) (Gold plated)	31.39 g	38 mm

Description

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2019
Value	20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.9999) (Gold plated)
Weight	31.39 g
Diameter	38 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#182862
Rarity index	92%

Reverse

Odin on his eight-legged horse, Sleipnir. One of Odin’s raven informants, Huginn (“Thought”), is perched on his shoulder while the other, Muninn (“Memory”), flies alongside him. His two wolf companions, Geri and Freki, also accompany him. Selective gold plating highlights Odin’s helmet, arm guard and infallible spear (Gungnir), as well as two different emblems.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2019
CANADA
20 DOLLARS

Designer: Alexandra Lefort

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Father of Thor and husband of Frigg, the god of war Odin is the second of three figures featured in the Nordic Gods series. This collection of antique-finished pieces explores Scandinavian mythology and the beliefs that circulated during the era of Viking expeditions on Canadian soil (circa 1000). The English version of the word "Wednesday", Wednesday, is derived from the name "Odin" (Wōden in Old English), the widely revered "father of all" in the Norse pantheon. The long-bearded ruler of Ásgard, Odin is the god of war and death, poetry and wisdom. Such is his thirst for knowledge that he famously sacrificed his eye to drink from the fountain of wisdom.

Did you know?
Odin has three important attributes: Gungnir, his fearsome spear; Draupnir, a multiplying golden ring; and Sleipnir, an eight-legged grey horse, son of Loki, the cunning and deceitful god, and Svadilfari, a giant stallion.
At Valaskjálf, his palace in Ásgard, Odin sits on a throne called Hlidskjálf. From the heights of this seat, he can watch over the world and spy on every move. He is also informed by the ravens Hugin and Munin (both depicted on the reverse of the coin).
Odin has many descendants, including Thor, the god of thunder; Baldr, the god of light, happiness and beauty; and Vidar, the silent god who avenged his father's death by killing Fenrir during the Ragnarök.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective box. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Père de Thor et époux de Frigg, le dieu de la guerre Odin est la deuxième des trois figures en vedette dans la série Dieux nordiques. Cette collection de pièces au fini antique explore la mythologie scandinave et les croyances qui circulaient à l’ère des expéditions vikings en sol canadien (vers l’an 1000). La version anglaise du mot « mercredi », Wednesday, est dérivée du nom « Odin » (Wōden en vieil anglais), le « père de tous » largement vénéré du panthéon nordique. Souverain d’Ásgard à la barbe longue, Odin est le dieu de la guerre et de la mort, de la poésie et de la sagesse. Sa soif de savoir est telle qu’il a notoirement sacrifié son œil pour boire à la fontaine de la sagesse.

Le saviez-vous?
Odin compte trois attributs importants : Gungnir, sa redoutable lance; Draupnir, un anneau d’or qui se multiplie; et Sleipnir, un cheval gris à huit pattes, fils de Loki, le dieu rusé et trompeur, et de Svadilfari, un étalon géant.
Au Valaskjálf, son palais d’Ásgard, Odin prend place sur un trône nommé Hlidskjálf. Des hauteurs de ce siège, il peut surveiller le monde et épier tous les gestes. Il est aussi informé par les corbeaux Hugin et Munin (tous deux représentés au revers de la pièce).
Odin a de nombreux descendants, dont Thor, le dieu du tonnerre; Baldr, le dieu de la lumière, du bonheur et de la beauté; et Vidar, le dieu silencieux qui vengea la mort de son père en tuant Fenrir lors du Ragnarök.

Emballage
La pièce est encapsulée et présentée dans un boîtier à double coque orné du logo de la Monnaie royale canadienne. Le boîtier est assorti d’une boîte protectrice noire.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique gold plating on its reverse side, which depicts Odin, the Norse god of wisdom, poetry, and war. This gold plating adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the coin's design, making it a truly special collector's item.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2019	3500	-	-	-	-	-	-

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