2014 - $20 - 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin - Baby Beaver

No other animal has had a greater impact on Canada's history as the beaver. This iconic animal, which was highly prized for its fur, can be found in lakes, rivers and ponds all across Canada where it lives as part of a close-knit family unit.

Did you know...
• Both parents are actively involved in raising their kits.
• Beavers are social animals that use vocal communication too – kits will whine to get their parents' attention during feeding times and while playing.
• A beaver family that grooms together stays together! Beavers must groom daily to keep their fur waterproof and will groom each other as well – it's all part of family bonding.
• Those razor-sharp incisors never stop growing – and never get dull! From a young age, the beaver is constantly sharpening its teeth as it gnaws on wood.
• Beavers can be quite territorial and aren't fond of unwelcome houseguests – they will post “scent mounds” (mud with the beaver's castor oil mixed in) all around their territory to ward off any beavers that aren't related to them.

Specifications

• No. 130548
• Mintage 7500
• Composition fine silver (99.99% pure)
• Finish proof
• Weight (g) 31.39
• Diameter (mm)38
• Edge serrated
• Certificate serialized
• Face value 20 dollars
• Artist Glen Loates (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)