2013 Canada $20 300th Anniversary of Louisbourg Fine Silver (No Tax)

2013 Canada $20 300th Anniversary of Louisbourg Fine Silver (No Tax)

Laying the foundation for a nation: The 300th Anniversary of Louisbourg

This $20 coin is certified to be 99.99% pure silver with a diameter of 40 millimetres and a metal weight of 31.60 grams. The reverse image by Canadian artist John Horton commemorates the 300th anniversary of the settlement of Louisbourg, and the community that developed there.

The reverse is engraved with the word 'CANADA,' the double date '1713 Louisbourg 2013,' and the face value of '20 DOLLARS.' The edge lettering on the side of the coin reads 'Louisbourg 300' and a repeating symbolic pattern of an anchor, fleur de lys, and maple leaf.

The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Specifications:
Item Number: 125259
Face Value: 20 dollars
Mintage: 8,500
Composition: 99.99% fine Silver
Weight (g): 31.60
Diameter (mm): 40
Edge: Plain with edge lettering
Finish: Proof
Certificate: Serialized

Special Features:
- Beautifully detailed scene honouring this historic Canadian landmark.
- Large 40 mm silver coin with a unique edge lettering motif.
- Low mintage of only 8,500 coins worldwide.
- Perfect for collectors of Canadian history and silver.

Packaging:
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.