20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka
2020 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.82 g |
| Size | 45 × 33 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#349168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Designed by Canadian artist Dave Melnychuk, the pysanka features a main band (bezkonechnyk) that deals with matters of the eternal. The eight-pointed roses represent the heart and a heightened state of awareness, while the stars represent the illuminating powers of the sun. Two neighbouring bands feature plant-inspired symbols and the seeds that make rejuvenation and rebirth possible. The waves along the outer edges are the water-based symbols of fluidity.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 DOLLARS
2020
CANADA
Designer: Dave Melnychuk
Edge
Interrupted serrations
Comment
More than an Easter egg, this pure silver pysanka coin (our fifth) is a celebration of life and the season of new beginnings. Its colour motifs, like the eight-pointed rose, are every bit as meaningful as those written on traditional pysanky, where intricate shapes and geometric patterns form a captivating visual language. It’s an uplifting celebration of spring,and it’s yours to enjoy year-round“Whereas my design for the 2019 Pure Gold Pysanka coin was engraved only, this design relies on colour to create an impression of exuberance and an affirmation of life. Ichose these particular traditional Ukrainian patterns and motifs – the eternal band, waves, vines, etc.– to represent awareness, unity and eternal aspectsof being.” Dave Melnychuk: Artist
Did you know…
When you create a pysanka, you’re not painting – you’re writing. The word “pysanka” comes from the verb “pysaty,” which means “to write.”
Every colour has a certain meaning: yellow is youth and purity; red is joy and passion; green is the colour of spring and renewal; orange represents endurance; blue is the sky or air; and black is linked to the ideaof eternity.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Ukrainian Pysanka egg decorating techniques with the profile of Queen Elizabeth II. The design was created by Ukrainian-Canadian artist, Oksana Mas, and it showcases the intricate details and patterns found in traditional Pysanka art, while also highlighting the monarch's image. This blend of cultures and artistic styles makes the coin a truly distinctive piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka) 2020 coin.
