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2007 Canada $20 Proof Sterling Silver Coin - 125th Anniversary Polar Year - With Plasma Effect |
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This $20 coin is certified to be 92.5% silver. It has a diameter of 40 millimetres and a weight of 27.78 grams. State-of-the art plasma technology was used to create the unique colour intensity and metallic hue on the reverse. Designed by Canadian artist Laurie McGaw, it depicts Sir Martin Frobisher with a 16th century compass rose and his ship, the Gabriel. An iceberg, polar bear and Inuit man in a traditional kayak are other iconic images that bring the essence of the Arctic to this composition. The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, by Susanna Blunt.
Planned Mintage: 7000 worldwide
Actual Mintage: 3005
Issue Price: $249.95 CAD
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