20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Water-lily and Leopard Frog) 2014 front 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Water-lily and Leopard Frog) 2014 back
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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Water-lily and Leopard Frog

2014 year
Silver (.9999) 31.39 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
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
References
Numista
N#106161
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.Automatically translated

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
2014  12500 - - - - - -

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