2015 $20 Forests of Canada - Carolinian Tulip Tree (No Tax)

2015 $20 Forests of Canada - Carolinian Tulip Tree (No Tax)

The Carolinian forest zone is located in the southernmost region of Ontario, between Windsor and Toronto, extending east along the shore of Lake Ontario to Bellville, and north to Goderich. Every spring, it bursts into bloom with large tulip-like flowers that grow on the tulip-tree (Liriodendron tulipifera); a stunning, fast-growing tree that grows up to 35 metres tall.

Specifications:
Item Number: 142684
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 8,500
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated

Special Features:
- The Carolinian forest represents only 1% of Canada's total land area, but has the greatest number of flora and fauna species of any Canadian ecosystem-including 1/3 of all the rare, threatened and endangered species found in Canada.
- 1st issue in this exciting new series that explores the diversity and beauty of Canada's forests.
- A stunning visual essay on Canadian flora-eight coins in all!
- An original gift for people living within Canada's smallest, and loveliest forest zone-wherever tulip-trees grow along the south shore of Lake Huron, the north shore of Lake Erie and the Niagara Peninsula.

Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box.