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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Guardian of the Gorge
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Susan Taylor Reverse: Cecily Mok |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents an adaptation of Canadian artist Franz Johnston's painting 'The Guardian of the Gorge,' depicting dramatic granite rock outcroppings that form a natural gateway to a sweeping river canyon. The composition employs nuanced relief engraving to convey the imposing scale and texture of the stone formations, within which the silhouette of a crouching human figure is subtly integrated into the rock face. The design is executed in high-relief proof finish, with fine detail capturing the painterly qualities of Johnston's original work. The peripheral legend arcing around the design reads 'CANADA' and 'FRANZ JOHNSTON,' with the date '2013' and denomination '20 DOLLARS' completing the inscriptions in the outer frame. |
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| Reverse lettering | 20 DOLLARS CANADA 2013 FRANZ JOHNSTON |
| Edge | Serrated |
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