A rainbow is welcome after any rainstorm, but in Canada, a rarer and more exciting sight is a fire rainbow—like the one featured here on your coin. Amplified by a blacklight-activated effect, this rainbow-coloured “cloud” kicks off a new series of technology-enhanced coins that puts unusual sky phenomena within easy reach.
Specifications
No. 173306
Mintage 5,000
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 31.39
Diameter (mm) 38
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 20 dollars
Artist Tony Bianco (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)