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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Petit macareux moine
2014 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Baby Atlantic puffin in color.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
20 DOLLARS
2014
Designer: Glen Loates
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The Atlantic puffin is one of Canada's favorite seabirds. This brightly-colored bird is part of the seascape of Newfoundland and Labrador, where it has been the official avian emblem since 1992.- The puffin's livery, similar to that of the penguin, changes radically between breeding cycles: in winter, its beak is dull gray, matching the neutral hues of winter weather, and in spring, it's painted in brilliant colors! The contrast is so marked that we once thought they were two species.
- The puffin has wings, but flying is not its forte: it has to flap its wings at up to 400 beats per minute to keep itself aloft! Its catastrophic landings are also notorious: more often than not, it knocks over any bird that has the misfortune to be in the area where it's about to land.
- In the water, on the other hand, he's an outstanding swimmer! Its webbed feet propel it, and its apnea skills enable it to dive to a depth of 61 meters and hold its breath for almost a minute.
- When hungry, puffins dive to catch as many fish as possible. On average, it catches ten fish at a time, but one puffin has been known to return from a fishing trip with sixty fish in one go.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a standard protective box.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2014 Canadian $20 Silver Coin - Elizabeth II (Petit macareux moine) is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a detailed image of a common loon, also known as a petit macareux moine, swimming in the waters of a lake. The coin's design is so detailed that it even includes the loon's feathers and the ripples in the water, making it a truly stunning piece of numismatic art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Petit macareux moine) 2014 coin.
