2016 $20 Canadian Landscape Series - The Rockies, 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Silver Proof
A gorgeous depiction of The Rockies!
Specifications
Composition - 99.99% pure silver
Finish - color proof
Weight (g) - 31.83 (1 troy oz.)
Diameter (mm) - 40
Edge - serrated
Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary)
Face value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)
Artists - Stéphanie Gauvin (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Description
Located in British Columbia along its border with Alberta, beautiful Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park evokes majestic images of soaring mountains, glacial peaks, pristine lakes and fields of alpine wildflowers. As part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage site, the park's natural beauty and rich biodiversity have long appealed to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts - and now, coin collectors too!
With no road access, the park's unspoiled wilderness remains largely preserved for hikers and climbers to admire as they take in its towering peaks - including Tower Peak, so-named for the incredible views from its summit.
Special features:
- This coin is the first in a 4-coin series that celebrates Canadian landscapes, beginning with the beautiful landscape of the Canadian Rocky Mountains; Tower Peak in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park.
- Each coin is beautifully crafted in 99.99% pure silver, with a maximum limited mintage of 7,500!
- A stunning addition to any nature-, wilderness- or Canadiana-themed collection.
- For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.
About the Design:
The reverse design by Canadian artist Stéphanie Gauvin features an artistic rendering of Tower Peak, nestled in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. Here, masterful engraving recreates the artist's brush strokes. As the reverse design's central point of interest, the snow-covered edges of Tower Peak rise up from the sub-alpine meadow in the foreground, which is lined with tall spruces.
Did you know...
• Urged by the Alpine Club of Canada, the province of British Columbia reserved 5,120 hectares to create the Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park in 1922.
• In 1973, the park expanded to 39,050 hectares - roughly seven times its original size!
• At 2,850 meters, Tower Peak is one of the park's many peaks and is a favorite for climbers.
Packaging:
Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a black beauty box.
Shipping & Handling
Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses. USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express are also available for an additional charge.
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