2020 $20 Remembrance Day Silver Coin

2020 $20 Remembrance Day Silver Coin

This 2020 Remembrance Day Silver Coin made of pure silver and minted by the Royal Canadian Mint captures the essence of the iconic poppy, inspiring the wartime poem 'In Flanders Fields'. Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, this lifelike flower features carefully sculpted petals and an antique finish that highlights its beauty. The coin symbolizes a nation's gratitude to those who fought, those who were lost, those who continue to serve, and all the loved ones who have supported them throughout the years. Join the tradition of remembrance and honor the sacrifices made for freedom and peace with this stunning poppy coin.

Key Features of the 2020 Remembrance Day Silver Coin:

1. Shaped Like a Real Poppy: Continuing our tradition of innovation, this inward-rounding coin is crafted to replicate the shape of a genuine poppy, following the success of the world's first poppy-shaped coin introduced in 2019.
2. Lifelike Appearance: Meticulously sculpted petals with outward-curving edges and crepe paper-like texture mirror the beauty of an actual poppy flower, lending a truly authentic look to the coin.
3. Antique Finish: An antique finish enhances the sculpted folds and curls, adding depth and realism to the petals.
4. Art Imitating Life: Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, this coin stands as the most realistic and natural-looking flower ever created by our mint.
5. Botanical Precision: The reverse of the coin captures the poppy's essence with meticulous attention to detail, including the stigma disk that forms a radiating pattern deep inside the flower.
6. Honoring Remembrance Day: Paying tribute to the inspiration for the renowned poem 'In Flanders Fields,' this coin serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by those who have served and continue to serve our country in the pursuit of freedom and peace. A lasting symbol of remembrance for generations of Canadians

Design of the 2020 $20 Remembrance Day Silver Coin: Crafted by esteemed Canadian artist and engraver, Alex Tirabasso, the reverse of this inward-rounding coin showcases four intricately overlapping flower petals, perfectly mimicking the shape of a genuine poppy. Every petal is meticulously sculpted to mirror the natural curves and softly crinkled texture found in real poppy flowers, creating a lifelike appearance further enriched by an exquisite antique finish. The petals elegantly encircle the central stigma disk, forming a captivating radiating pattern inside the poppy. On the obverse side, the coin-shaped base features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, skillfully designed by Susanna Blunt, accompanied by the engraved legends "CANADA", "2020", and "20 DOLLARS".

Did you know... Since 1921, the poppy has held the prestigious position of Canada's Flower of Remembrance, symbolizing honor and gratitude for those who served during times of conflict.

During the First World War, the bombardments in Flanders disturbed the soil, creating favorable conditions for the Papaver rhoeas, or red poppy, to flourish on the battlefields. This poignant sight inspired the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" written by John McCrae of Guelph, Ontario, in 1915. The poem went on to inspire an international campaign to adopt the poppy as a symbol of remembrance, commemorating the sacrifices made by servicemen and women around the world.

Packaging for the 2020 $20 Remembrance Day Silver Coin: Your cherished 2020 $20 Remembrance Day Silver Coin is securely encapsulated and elegantly presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell, nestled within a distinguished black beauty box.