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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II NRC Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory DRAO, B.C.
2016 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| 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 (Glass embellishment) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#353133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The NRC Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) near Penticton, British Columbia. Against the tree-lined mountain to the north, the 26-metre John A. Galt Telescope is pointed up to the sky to capture and transmit the radio wavelengths originating from space.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
2016
Designers: Ardell Bourgeois, Loic Beaumont-Tremblay
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Third and last coin in the series.Glow-in-the-Dark Glass with Silver Fume.
Each coin features a beautiful glass embellishment sculpted by hand.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) in British Columbia, Canada. The DRAO is a world-renowned research facility that has been instrumental in the study of the universe, particularly in the fields of radio astronomy and astrophysics. The coin's design highlights the observatory's cutting-edge technology and contributions to scientific discovery, making it a fascinating collector's item for anyone interested in space and science.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4471 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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