| Issuer | Canada |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 20 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.83 g |
| Dimensions | 40 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled, Colored |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Susan Taylor |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RCM/MRC#157647, KM#2447 |
| Obverse description | Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
20 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Your coin presents a faithful recreation of the Companion of the Order of Canada insignia, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of one of Canada`s highest honours. Designed in 1966 by Bruce W. Beatty, C.M., S.O.M., C.D., the insignia of the Order of Canada is shaped in a stylized, hexagonal snowflake that is a fitting symbol for Canada`s northern climate; it is also strongly symbolic, since every snowflake is as unique as each recipient`s contribution to their country. Here, the coin`s reverse recreates the six symmetrical points that lead to an annulus at the centre, where a red-colored maple leaf indicates the Companion rank. The Order`s motto, DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (`They desire a better country`), is circumscribed around Canada`s beloved national symbol, which is surmounted by the Royal Crown. Like the prestigious insignia itself, the coin is struck in fine silver; the application of colour on this numismatic piece also mimics the complex and colourful enamelling of the iconic insignia that symbolizes Canada at its best |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1967 2017 CANADA |
| Edge | Serrated |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2017 - (fr) Épreuve numismatique - 5 500 |
| Catalog ID | 8160532920 |
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