Description
Formed by powerful forces of time and geology, the amazing Great Lakes form a vast, continuously flowing waterway system that links central North America to the Atlantic. This system holds about one-fifth of the planet’s fresh water, its lakes are so large that they are visible from space. The fourth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s exciting series of fine silver enamelled coins featuring the amazing Great Lakes highlights lovely Lake Michigan.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
SRP: $114.95
Item Number: 132475 (single) 129676 (die-cut)
UPC: 6-23932-05791-3 (single) 6-23932-05369-4 (die-cut)
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 10,000
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- The fourth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s exciting new 5-coin Great Lakes series features Lake Michigan.
- Lake Michigan is sunk into the face of the coin, with the varying depths highlighted in relief and multiple frosting techniques, and then filled with vibrant translucent blue enamel. This unique approach to showcasing the lake highlights the depths that typically remain hidden from view.
- The lake shape and depths are based on bathymetric data from the Canadian Hydrographic Service.
- Limited mintage of only 10,000 coins means that this proof-finish fine silver enamelled coin will be sought after by collectors.
- Always available as a subscription with a special collector wood box.
DESIGN:
The reverse image features an interpretation of a bathymetry map of Lake Michigan replicated by Royal Canadian Mint engravers and is highlighted with translucent blue enamel. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
