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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Water-lily and Leopard Frog
2014 yearSilver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2014 |
Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
Composition | Silver (.9999) |
Weight | 31.39 g |
Diameter | 38 mm |
Thickness | 3.1 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled, Coloured |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#106161 |
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Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
A colored water-lily and Leopard Frog
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 DOLLARS
CANADA
Engraver: Konrad Wachelko
Designer: Maurice Gervais
Edge
Reeded
Comment
With the exception of the Yukon and Nunavut, the Northern Leopard Frog is found throughout Canada. It's aptly named for its brown, greenish-brown or green skin with irregular black spots. It lives in a variety of habitats, including prairie wetlands and woodlands, where it feeds in summer. In autumn, it migrates to ponds, streams and rivers whose bottoms don't freeze over in winter. They emerge in the spring and set off in search of ponds and marshes where they can reproduce and grow their tadpoles.The Northern Leopard Frog will eat just about anything its mouth can swallow, from insects, worms and small frogs to birds and garter snakes. This hunter is in turn hunted by predators such as fish, water snakes, turtles, herons, raccoons and any frog larger than itself.
The water lily is a remarkable variety of freshwater perennial. Its broad, evergreen leaves float on the water's surface, providing a resting place for dragonflies, beetles and even small turtles. The large yellow water lily is one of nine species native to Canada, and is very widespread here. Often accompanied by a large, fragrant flower that blooms in the morning under the first rays of the sun and closes in the afternoon, this plant has its long stem anchored to the muddy bottom of lakes. Beneath the water lily, you'll find a whole host of fauna fighting for the shelter provided by this plant, essential to the aquatic ecosystem.
Interesting fact
The Water-lily and Leopard Frog coin is a unique and interesting coin from Canada, featuring a design that showcases the country's natural beauty and biodiversity. One interesting fact about this coin is that it is made of 99.99% pure silver, which is a high level of purity that is uncommon in many coins. This makes the coin not only a beautiful collector's item but also a valuable investment piece for those interested in precious metals.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2014 | 12500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Water-lily and Leopard Frog) 2014 coin.