2013 - $20 - 1 oz Fine Silver Coin - The Bald Eagle

The amazing bald eagle is Canada's largest bird of prey and the only eagle exclusive to North America. A potent symbol of vision, power and stoicism, this impressive bird's wingspan can stretch more than two metres in length.

Special features
• First coin in an exciting new series featuring the iconic bald eagle as seen from different perspectives.
• Your coin features a beautifully engraved and frosted eagle portrait against a brilliant background.
• Your coin is rendered in 99.99% fine silver and is GST/HST exempt.
• Very low mintage of only 7,500 coins worldwide.

Design
Designed by Canadian artist Claudio D'Angelo, your coin features a stunning profile portrait of a bald eagle's head, its gaze powerful below its snowy brow. Its white feathers are engraved in intricate dimensional detail, and sharply curved beak is open to highlight its pointed curve. Framing the entire image is a polished outer band engraved with the word “CANADA,” the date “2013” and the face value of “20 DOLLARS.” Your coin also features unique edge lettering of the words “1 OZ FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR.”

Specifications

• No. 125483
• Mintage 7500
• Composition fine silver (99.99% pure)
• Finish proof
• Weight (g) 31.39
• Diameter (mm)38
• Edge plain with edge-lettering
• Certificate serialized
• Face value 20 dollars
• Artist Claudio D'Angelo (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)