2020 Canada $20 Traditional Pysanka Fine Silver Coin (No Tax)

2020 Canada $20 Traditional Pysanka Fine Silver Coin (No Tax)

More than an Easter egg, this pure silver pysanka coin (the fifth issued by the Royal Canadian Mint) is a celebration of life and the season of new beginnings. Its colour motifs, like the eight-pointed rose, are every bit as meaningful as those written on traditional pysanky, where intricate shapes and geometric patterns form a captivating visual language. It's an uplifting celebration of spring, and it's yours to enjoy year-round!

Designed by Canadian artist Dave Melnychuk, the pysanka features a main band (bezkonechnyk) that deals with matters of the eternal. The eight-pointed roses represent the heart and a heightened state of awareness, while the stars represent the illuminating powers of the sun. Two neighbouring bands feature plant-inspired symbols and the seeds that make rejuvenation and rebirth possible. The waves along the outer edges are the water-based symbols of fluidity. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Specifications:
Item Number: 176849
Composition: 99.99% fine silver
Mintage: 5,000
Weight: 31.82 g
Diameter: 45 mm x 33 mm
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Interrupted serrations
Artist: Dave Melnychuk (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:
• An annual tradition: Welcome spring with a colourful and unique Easter egg! This pysanka coin features traditional Ukrainian art motifs and geometric patterns that represent a celebration of life.
• A cultural celebration: The Royal Canadian Mint's egg-shaped tribute to Ukrainian-Canadian culture has become an annual tradition of its own! This is our fifth 99.99% pure silver pysanka coin and all previous coins have sold out quickly.
• Folk art meets modern engraving: The colour-over-engraved art is an original design that is a beautiful example of the highly detailed, centuries-old art of pysanky.

Packaging:
Burgundy clamshell with black beauty box.