20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Brigantine) 2007 front 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Brigantine) 2007 back
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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Brigantine

2007 year
Silver (.9999) 31.39 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2007
Value
20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
31.39 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#40370
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

A brigantine sailing ship in coloured hologram frosted cameo relief

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
20 DOLLARS

Engraver: William Woodruff

Designer: Bonnie Ross

Edge

Serrated

Comment

It's largely thanks to sailing ships that North America looks the way it does today. Indeed, without the ability to be carried by the winds, early explorers would never have ventured out on unknown seas.

The brigantine was a common sight at sea during the "golden age of sail". This two-masted sailboat was rigged with square sails on the foremast and gaff sails on the mainmast. The square sails enabled the yacht to take advantage of the trade winds and currents, while the gaff sails, set lengthwise along the ship, helped it to sail into the wind. This combination made the brigantine ideal for coastal sailing, as winds vary more along the coast. It was an efficient seal-hunting vessel, and also a cargo ship to the West Indies or Brazil.

Each sailboat was designed to exploit certain advantages. Whether it was speed, maneuverability or cargo capacity, the nimble little brigantine played an important role in North America's maritime history.

Despite today's means of transport, which enable us to travel ever faster, higher into the air and further into the depths of the ocean, these magnificent vessels still have an allure that fascinates us every time we spot them in a Canadian port. They immediately send us sailing into a dream world, because after all, our nation owes a little of its origins to these splendid sails.

Packaging:
A brown case with the coin inside, protected by a black box.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Brigantine, a type of two-masted sailing vessel that was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The coin's design captures the vessel in full sail, with intricate details and textures that give the impression of movement and dynamism. The use of silver and the high level of detail in the design make this coin a standout piece for collectors of numismatics and maritime history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2007  7935 - - - - - -

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