Canada 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II, 2015

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II from Canada. Issued in 2015. Struck in Silver (.9999). Measures 38 mm and weighs 31.39 g.

Obverse

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. (Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)

Reverse

Designed by Canadian artist Lisa Thomson-Khan, your coin inspires a renewed belief in the magic of the holidays. In this winter wonderland, three snowflake-shaped Swarovski® crystal elements add a sparkleto the night air as fluffy, white snowflakes gently fall upon the slumbering landscape. The view is an unusual one, with brick chimneys in the background and overlapping the rim to the right of the image;given the presence of certain hooved creatures anda famous sleigh, it becomes immediately clear thatit is Christmas Eve and we are rare witnesses to a special moment. There on a residential rooftop, tworeindeer are prominently showcased, their featuresbeautifully rendered with detailed engraving. The viewer's eye is naturally drawn to the two round, yellow Swarovski® crystal elements that hang from the reindeer's harnesses and glisten against the snowy backdrop. As they stand waiting, one reindeer turns its head back to glance at the sleigh, as though it is at the ready to signal their passenger's return so that they may continue on their magical journey.

Edge

Serrated