1 oz 2015 Forests of Canada: Boreal Balsam Poplar Silver Proof Coin | Royal Canadian Mint
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COIN HIGHLIGHTS
- Ships individually in protective packaging
- Consisting of 1 oz of 9999 Fine Silver
- Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- Reverse: Features a colourized branch with a single male flower, called a catkin
The Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera), one of Canada's hardiest deciduous trees. No other North American hardwood grows this far north.
While the Balsam Poplar prefers to grow near water, it is also found amongst the conifer forests that dominate the landscape of Canada. The reverse of this coin features a colourized branch with a single male flower, called a catkin. These flowers are a sign of Spring throughout North America, and this coin depicts the Balsam Poplar in it's favoured habit near open water.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT
The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.
- SKU
- 3811
- Finish
- Lightly Used
- Mintage
- 8500
- Designer
- Margaret Best (reverse)
- Year
- 2015
- Denomination
- CAD 20
- First Released
- 2015-09-01
- Reverse
- Colourized balsam poplar flowers with water, forest and mountains in the background and the words "Canada 2015 20 Dollars"
- Obverse
- Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the words "Elizabeth II D.G. Regina"
- Purity
- 9999
- Manufacturer
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Country
- Canada
- Weight
- 1 oz
- Diameter (mm)
- 38
