© KBR
© KBR
20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Northern Lights
2004 year| Silver (.9999) (Holographic) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) (Holographic) |
| Weight | 31.39 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#237685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
3D coloured hologram image of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) above a snow covered forest
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
20 DOLLARS
Engraver: Stan Witten
Designer: Gary Corcoran
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Canada's aboriginal history abounds with legendary spirits that filled the midnight sky with red, green, blue, and white (even bright pink, blue, or violet!). Today, modern science can explain much of the mystery behind these ethereal waves of color, yet people are still drawn to Canada's northern regions to experience this awe-inspiring, almost spiritual phenomenon for themselves.The vivid colors of the aurora are only beseen in high latitudes, particularly in Northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Scandinavia, and Siberia.
Interesting fact
The holographic feature of the Northern Lights coin is created using a technique called "holographic diffractive optics." This technology involves laser-engraving a hologram onto a metal surface, which then creates a 3D image that appears to float above the coin's surface when viewed at certain angles. This feature adds an extra layer of uniqueness and visual appeal to the coin, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 34135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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