20 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Benevolent Bison

Reverse

A Benevolent Bison facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20 DOLLARS · 2016
DC

Designer: Doug Comeau

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Having sustained the Plains First Nations for millennia, the plains bison enjoys great prestige. This magnificent beast, which once dominated the Canadian prairies, is now happily reappearing in several national parks.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. This case is accompanied by a specially designed protective box.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ayant assuré la subsistance des Premières Nations des Plaines pendant des millénaires, le bison des plaines jouit d'un grand prestige. Cette bête magnifique, qui dominait autrefois les prairies canadiennes, réapparaît heureusement dans plusieurs parcs nationaux.

Emballage
La pièce est encapsulée et présentée dans un boîtier à double coque bordeaux orné du logo de la Monnaie royale canadienne. Ce boîtier est assorti d'une boîte protectrice spécialement conçue.

Interesting fact

The Elizabeth II (The Benevolent Bison) 2016 silver coin from Canada features a unique design that showcases the bison, an animal that holds significant cultural and spiritual importance for many Indigenous communities in Canada. The bison is depicted in a majestic pose, surrounded by intricate engravings that reflect its natural habitat. This coin is a beautiful tribute to the bison and the rich history and traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.

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