Designed by Canadian artist Julius Csotonyi, the coin features an alpine scene beautifully crafted in colour.
It is late spring and some lingering snow still covers the ground. Mountains rise to the left and right while a ridge of moraine from retreating glaciers dominates the centre of the scene. The ancient mound has long been reclaimed by nature, and is now covered with
grass and spruce trees, but on closer examination, a mountain goat emerges from its sloping side. The goat's body is shaped by melting snow and exposed stone, while the trunks of wind-worn spruce trees stand as its legs and horns.
Specifications
No. 150562
Mintage 5500
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 31.39
Diameter (mm) 38
Edge serrated
Certificates erialized
Face value 20 dollars
Artist Julius T. Csotonyi (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)