20 Dollars Anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard

€1.00
IssuerCanada
Year2012
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.9999)
Weight31.39 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Susan Taylor
Reverse: Stan Witten
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#118282, KM#1246
Obverse descriptionHead of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II D G REGINA
(Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionInternationally renowned marine artist Yves Bérubé found his inspiration for this coin’s design while he was aboard an ice-locked ship and watched through a porthole as the Louis S. St-Laurent came to the rescue - a vision that perfectly embodies the CCG’s past, present and future.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering20 DOLLARS / CANADA / CANADIAN COAST GUARD GARDE COTIERE CANADIENNE 1962 2012
EdgeSerrated
Mint
Mintage2012  - Proof - 6 696
Catalog ID9303520030
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