2013 - Fine Silver Coin - Pronghorn $20 - Mintage: 8500

Although reminiscent of the antelope of the African continent, Antilocapra Americana is the only member of its globally unique Antilocapridae family, which is native to North America. It is distinguished from other large, hoofed game animals by its unique keratinous, curving horns with their distinct forward-facing prongs. These are shed annually in late fall and begin growing in spring, returning to their full length by mid-summer. Although the Pronghorn does not jump higher than about 90 centimetres, this metre-high, reddish-brown ruminant can sprint at speeds of about 85 kilometres an hour and run great distances at about 40 kilometres an hour.
SPECIFICATIONS

Mintage 8500
Composition 99.99% fine silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 31.6
Diameter (mm) 40
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 20 dollars
Artist Laurie McGaw (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)