2016 - $20 - 1 oz. Fine Silver Coloured – Landscape Illusion - Salmon

Shadows, lines, shapes and highlights come together in perfect unison to create an optical illusion that tricks the brain into "seeing" something that isn't there. Or is it?

Sometimes, an illusion is pure coincidence. Many a legend has been inspired by mountains, trees or landscapes that look like a person, animal or object. Or, the effect is deliberate, a calculated composition designed to delight and puzzle the eye by producing an image other than what is there.

This exciting coin series brings you the fascinating art of illusion to celebrate Canada's natural heritage with unprecedented and utterly captivating designs. Each coin features an image of the Canadian landscape, but combines natural elements in the scene to create an optical illusion of an animal—like the salmon on this coin featuring a waterfall.

Specifications
No. 150479
Mintage 5500
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 31.39
Diameter (mm) 38
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 20 dollars
Artist Julius T. Csotonyi (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)