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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II United We Play
2015 yearSilver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2015 |
Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
Composition | Silver (.9999) |
Weight | 31.39 g |
Diameter | 38 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#74289 |
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Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Colorized maples leaf in center, people playing various sports above, date and value above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 20 DOLLARS
2015
UNITED WE PLAY! - JOUONS UNIS! - UNIDOS JOGAMOS!
Designer: Christi Belcourt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Just as the TORONTO 2015 Pan-American and Parapan-American Games will bring together different cultures under the motto "Let's Play United", the elements that make up the motif on the reverse of the coin symbolize this theme. The innovative use of the mokume gane technique on the reverse maple leaf speaks for itself: layers of different metal alloys are "united" and fused to produce a single material, which is then cut, shaped and pressed to create the motif adorning Canada's national symbol. The texture of the maple leaf differs from piece to piece, making each one unique. These magnificent details enhance the curves and pictograms that make up the coin. The motto of the Games is engraved on the coin's bead in the three official languages of the TORONTO 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games: French, English and Spanish.Each design is unique thanks to the use, for the very first time in numismatics, of mokume gane*. Never before has it been thought possible to reproduce on a coin the effect created by this technique, which dates back to the manufacture of swords in ancient Japan. The fusion of copper and silver produces a maple leaf pattern as remarkable as it is exclusive.
The unique characteristics of the mokume gane* symbolize the Games' celebration of diversity. The maple leaf motif - Canada's national symbol - is different from piece to piece.
The Pan-American and Parapan-American Games are held every four years, the year before the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. They have been held in Canada twice in the past, in 1967 and 1999, both times in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The TORONTO 2015 Games - the Games for All - will focus on accessibility and inclusion, welcoming 41 countries and territories to celebrate the power of sport and culture.
Did you know?
- The first Pan-American Games were held in 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, while the first Parapan-American Games were held in 1999 in Mexico City.
- The Games are held every four years, the year before the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.
- They have been held in Canada twice in the past, in 1967 and 1999, both times in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to have designed and produced the splendid gold, silver and bronze medals that will be awarded to the athletes and para-athletes who win the competitions at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with an illustrated protective box.
Interesting fact
The 2015 $20 Elizabeth II (United We Play) silver coin from Canada features a unique reverse design that showcases a group of children playing hockey, soccer, and basketball, symbolizing the unity and diversity of Canadian youth. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It is made of 99.99% silver and weighs 31.39 grams.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2015 | 1857 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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