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8 Dollars - Elizabeth II Bison
2020 year| Silver (.9999) | 38.88 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 8 Dollars 8 CAD = USD 5.91 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 38.88 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 4.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#349066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The 2020 Canadian Silver Bison Coin is the image of the wood bison, which is more numerous throughout Canada than the American plains bison. The bison is captured on the open plains of Canada in left-profile relief, with its massive figure dominating the coin’s design field. You’ll notice grasslands under its feet and clouds rolling across the sky above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 2020
9999
VM
FINE SILVER 1 1/4 OZ ARGENT PUR
Designer: Vanessa Miller
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Two unique features for cutting-edge security, including precise radial lines and micro-engraved lasered maple leaf in the coin field. In the centre of this mark, visible under magnification, is the numeral "20", denoting the coin's year of issue.Masterfully crafted by Royal Canadian Mint engravers using a variety of engraving techniques and finishes to bring depth and texture to this stunning image of Canadian wildlife.
A unique 1.25 oz. weight with $8 CAN denomination
No fixed mintage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Elizabeth II (Bison) 2020 silver coin from Canada is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a bison standing on a grassy plain, with the Canadian Rockies visible in the background. The bison is depicted in a majestic pose, with its head held high and its fur rendered in intricate detail. The coin's designer, Canadian artist Claude Thivierge, aimed to capture the beauty and power of the bison, a symbol of strength and resilience in Canadian culture. The coin's high level of detail and artistry make it a standout piece in the Royal Canadian Mint's collection.
