20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka
2021 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| 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#349169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
The reverse features an original pysanka design by Canadian artist Dave Wasylyshen. An ancient symbol of sun and fire, beginnings and endings, the cross appears in both 'T' and 'X' form to signify crossroads and the four corners of the world. Other traditional motifs include ribbons to represent eternity/harmony; diamonds, triangles and dots that represent knowledge, wisdom and stars; and ladders and waves that represent prosperity and everlasting life. The colours are also symbolic, with blue representing the sky and good health; red for passion and happiness; and yellow for purity and light.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 DOLLARS
2021
CANADA
Designer: Dave Wasylyshen
Edge
Interrupted serrations
Comment
The meaning of each colour and symbol has evolved over time, but on this pysanka coin, layers of art are mixed with 99.99% pure silver to express good will and celebrate a season of new beginnings.DID YOU KNOW?
Traditional pysanky (the plural form of "pysanka") featured a more limited colour palette—typically black, red, yellow, or white—due to the use of natural dyes that were derived from plants and minerals. Colours that were historically difficult to produce, like the blue featured on this pysanka coin, became more common with the advent of modern dyes.
Interesting fact
The Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka coin features a unique design that showcases the intricate and colorful patterns of traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs, known as pysanky. The eggs are decorated using a wax-resist method, which involves applying wax to the egg in a specific pattern, then dyeing the egg and removing the wax to reveal the design. The coin's design features a stylized pysanka egg with a intricate pattern of lines, swirls, and colors, creating a beautiful and eye-catching image.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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