Raised 3D water droplet series
Canadian Underwater Life
Reverse : A walrus in a 3D droplet in the centre (made of an epoxy). An Atlantic/Arctic iceberg floats in the upper right; two species of Pacific (bull and northern giant); ivory gulls glide above the water; a northern bottlenose whale; a pair of beluga whales; a leatherback sea turtle; a grey whale; and a basking shark.
Lettering: CANADA 2017
Engraver: Alexandra Lefort.
Obverse : Bust of Elizabeth II to right.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G· REGINA 20 DOLLARS
Engraver: Susanna Blunt.
Dive into Canada's oceans with this stunning coin that takes you beneath the waves to discover the amazing underwater worlds that lie off Canada's east, west and Arctic coasts. Meet the walrus swimming within the unique 3D water droplet and the diverse ocean residents who face significant challenges brought on by human activity.
Capsule, original case, original carton. Certificate (1698).
Mintage 7500.