Canada 20 Dollars, 2016
In the name of George V; The Somme Offensive
Information
Country
Canada
Canada
Currency
Dollar
(1858 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
20 Dollars
Year
2016
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
31.39
Diameter (mm)
38
Thickness (mm)
3.29
Description
20 Dollars from Canada. Issued in 2016. Struck in Silver (.9999). Measures 38 mm and weighs 31.39 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of King George V, wearing a crown, facing left. (George V, King and Emperor of India by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Recreation of a soldier’s viewpoint in battle during the Somme Offensive of 1916 with selective gold plating that recreates the winged figure of “Victory” from the Victory Medal, which was awarded in 1919 to all ranks of the Allied forces who served in the First World War
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.2K | Proof with 24-Karat Gold-Plating |
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