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

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

Scuff on flap of sleeve.

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.