Imagine coming upon a setting so inspiring, it leaves you yearning to preserve the splendour of that particular moment in time, when nature serves as both muse and studio—this is the essence of painting en plein air. From Vancouver Island to the Avalon Peninsula, Canada is home to a wealth of these stunning landscapes; this pure silver coin showcases one such setting on Canada's eastern shores, where combined colour technologies re-create the look and feel of a serene moment captured on canvas.
Specifications
No. 160969
Mintage 5,500
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 31.85
Diameter (mm) 60
Edge plain
Certificate serialized
Face value 20 dollars
Artist Elizabeth Sim (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)