20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Salmon
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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mountain scene with salmon as waterfall, in color.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
20 DOLLARS 2016
JC
Designer: Julius T. Csotonyi
Edge
Serrated
Comment
This series of pieces exploits the art of illusion, celebrating Canada's natural heritage with original motifs. Each piece features a landscape, but the elements of the landscape merge to create an optical illusion that reveals an animal. Such is the case with this piece depicting a waterfall: if you look closely, a salmon appears.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case is accompanied by a black protective box.
Interesting fact
The 2016 $20 Elizabeth II (Salmon) coin from Canada is unique in that it features a special finish that gives the salmon-colored background a textured, wavy appearance, resembling the movement of water. This effect was achieved through a process called "diffractive laser engraving," which uses lasers to create micro-engravings on the coin's surface. This technique not only adds visual interest to the coin but also helps to enhance the coin's security features, making it more difficult to counterfeit.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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