20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Vegreville Pysanka
2019 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| 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#349171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Your coin is a small-scale reproduction of the Vegreville Pysanka. Fine engraving mimics the tiled look of the geometric design, which includes five key elements: a radiating sunburst to symbolize growth, fortune and eternal life; triangles that signify a trinity and unity; a straight band to represent eternity; six-pointed stars that are a representation of windmills, a symbol of a good harvest; and finally, a wolf tooth pattern for security, as a tribute to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The colours are also symbolic, with gold and silver representing fortune while bronze signifies the land that sustained Vegreville’s early population and their descendants.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 DOLLARS
2019
CANADA
Designer: Paul Maxum Sembaliuk
Edge
Interrupted serrations
Comment
At the eastern edge of Vegrevillle, Alberta, stands an egg-shaped symbol of harmony. The 2,300-kilogram pysanka is a centennial monument to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. It is a wonder of computer-aided design, complete with colourful patterns that are a celebration of peace, history and tradition. Our fourth pysanka coin is an easy-to-hold version of Vegreville’s world-famous Ukrainian Easter egg. On the reverse, every symbol, colour and detail has a special meaning — even the appearance of tiles that turned a cultural expression into a geometric marvel.Did you know…
Constructed in 1975, the Vegreville Pysanka stands three anda half stories high and measures 7.8 metres (25.7 feet) long by 5.5 metres (18 feet) wide.
Paul Maxum Sembaliuk designed the pysanka, while computer modelling made it possible to usetwo-dimensional tiles to create the three-dimensional egg. It took more than 12,000 hours to design, manufacture and assemble the puzzle-like design, which consists of 524 star patterns and 2,208 equilateral triangles. In all, the structure has 3,512 visible facets that are supported by 177 internal struts, and all held together with 6,978 nuts and bolts.
The egg-shaped monument is clad in anodized aluminum, with specially selected colours that will never fade.
It turns in a strong wind — just like a weathervane!
Beneath the giant egg is a written caption in four different languages (English, French, German and Ukrainian), which speaks to the community’s multicultural history.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.
Interesting fact
The Vegreville Pysanka coin is a unique piece of currency that features a design inspired by traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs, known as pysanky. The coin's design features a intricate pattern of symbols and motifs that are said to bring good luck and prosperity. The coin was minted in 2019 by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of their "Celebrating Canadian Culture" series. It is made of 99.99% silver and weighs 31.82 grams. The coin's design is not only visually striking, but it also serves as a symbol of the cultural diversity and rich history of Canada.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 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 (Vegreville Pysanka) 2019 coin.
