20 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Cunning Cougar
2018 year| Rhodium plated silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Rhodium plated silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.39 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#148164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Designed by Tony Bianco, your coin steps into the Canadian wilderness on a moonlit night, where the viewer gets arare glimpse of a secretive nocturnal hunter. Rhodium plating stands in for the dark night and fills most of the field, except for the full moon engraved at the centre. The polished shine of the coin's silver surface mimics the effect of moonlight spilling across the nocturnal setting, revealing the shadowy figure of a cougar (Puma concolor). The side profile view highlights the spectacular agility of this muscular wild cat, whose large paws and sharp claws allow it to move nimbly along the twisted tree limb. Also engraved on the reverse are the words "CANADA", the face value "20 DOLLARS" and the year "2018".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 DOLLARS
CANADA 2018
TB
Designer: Tony Bianco
Edge
Serrated
Comment
-The cougar goes by many names: English settlers in the east of the continent used to call it the "panther", while Americans today call it the "mountain lion". In Latin America, the species is known as the "puma".-It swims and climbs with ease. It can leap to heights of over six meters, and its sharp claws help it to climb and hold on tightly.
-Unlike the wolf, the cougar is not designed to run faster than its prey. So it has to follow closely, discreetly, until it's time to attack. It then sinks its canines into the back of its victim's neck or bites it on the throat to finish it off quickly.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Elizabeth II (The Cunning Cougar)" non-circulating coin is that it features a unique rhodium plating, which gives the coin a distinctive silver-white color. Rhodium is a rare and valuable precious metal, and its use in the coin's plating adds an extra layer of exclusivity and luxury to the already high-quality .9999 silver content. This makes the coin a truly special and eye-catching collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (The Cunning Cougar) 2018 coin.
