20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Sir George-Étienne Cartier
2015 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#201769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Face of George-Etienne Cartier father of Canadian Federation
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2015
WL
Canada
George-Étienne Cartier
Designer: William Lazos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
About George-Etienne CartierBy rallying the support of a majority of French-Canadians, George-Étienne Cartier, a lawyer by training, played a leading political role in Canadian Confederation.
Following the Upper and Lower Canada rebellions of 1837-1838, the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed the Act of Union, uniting the two regions of its North American colony into a single province. But the Province of Canada thus formed was fragile, plagued by constant ideological and cultural divergences that made it virtually ungovernable. Influential politicians sought a consensual formula that would make British North America viable, pool its industry and domestic resources, and counter the ever-present threat of American invasion. They formed what came to be known as the Great Coalition of 1864, many of whose representatives took part in the Charlottetown Conference, the prelude to Confederation.
- In 1866, Cartier played a key role in the adoption of the Civil Code in Lower Canada - now the province of Quebec - a code of laws that still governs the province's legal system today.
- One of his most enduring legacies was the patriotic hymn Ô Canada! mon pays, mes amours.
- In 1867, Cartier became a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada.
- In 1868, Queen Victoria made him a baronet in recognition of his role in Canadian Confederation.
- Cartier advocated the choice of Ottawa as Canada's capital.
Elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Union Parliament in 1848, and later appointed Provincial Secretary of Canada East, George-Étienne Cartier was co-Premier of the Province of Canada with John A. Macdonald from 1857 to 1858 and from 1858 to 1862. An ardent supporter of the idea of Canadian confederation, he became one of the key players in this historic project with Macdonald.
Once Confederation came to fruition in 1867, Cartier joined John A. Macdonald's government as Minister of Militia and Defence, the first holder of this office in Canada. Over the next decade, he was instrumental in drafting the Manitoba and British Columbia Acts, which extended the country westward. He also helped draft the legislation governing the Canadian Pacific Railway, the instrument that would link Canada from coast to coast.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2015 Canadian $20 Silver Coin - Elizabeth II (Sir George-Étienne Cartier) is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 150th anniversary of Sir George-Étienne Cartier's birth. Cartier was a prominent Canadian politician and statesman who played a key role in the formation of the Dominion of Canada. The coin's design features a portrait of Cartier, along with an image of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, which were designed by Cartier himself. The coin's high silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Sir George-Étienne Cartier) 2015 coin.
