{"product_id":"2026-canada-20-150th-anniversary-of-the-library-of-parliament-fine-silver-no-tax","title":"2026 Canada $20 150th Anniversary of the Library of Parliament Fine Silver (No Tax)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Canada $20 150th Anniversary of the Library of Parliament Fine Silver (No Tax)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-short-desc default-links\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tmx-rtf-medium-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA UHR celebration of 150 years of architectural splendour and civic purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc default-links -is-opened\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRising up from Parliament Hill in our nation’s capital—and from this coin’s surface, thanks to Ultra High Relief (UHR)—the Library of Parliament has stood as a beacon of democracy and learning since 1876. Its iconic dome and ornate stonework withstood the devastating fire of 1916, enduring as the sole surviving piece of the original Centre Block building. Today, beneath the gaze of the iconic Peace Tower, the Library stands as an architectural marvel that continues to inspire Canadians on its 150th anniversary; it is a living testament to our shared pursuit of knowledge, democratic values, and cultural memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBound by history: Canada’s Library of Parliament at 150.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oldest book in the Library of Parliament’s collection is \u003cem\u003eLes singularitez de la France antarctique\u003c\/em\u003e by André Thévet (1516-1590). The Library holds two copies of this book: the original published in 1558, and a later edition published in 1878 (this one is on display in the Library’s Rare Book Room). If you’re wondering what “France antarctique” has to do with Canada, since the title refers to South America (specifically Brazil), the book also includes information about eastern Canada based on the accounts of sailors and explorers, most notably Jacques Cartier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eEngraved in Ultra High Relief (UHR)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this rear view of the Centre Block building on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ultra High Relief (UHR) emphasizes the Library of Parliament’s octagonal building by raising it higher than the surrounding architecture, making it more visually prominent so that it easily draws attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eUHR meets selective colour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA selective application of colour brings fall flair to the scene, which captures the breathtaking beauty of Ottawa’s seasonal colours—and of Canada’s famous maple trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco presents a view of the Library of Parliament, located at the rear of the Centre Block building on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. The historic octagonal stone building is highlighted by Ultra High Relief (UHR), which draws attention to its ornate High Victorian Gothic Revival architectural style. Selective colour also adds a profusion of fall colours to the scene, highlighting both the tree-covered bluff that rises from the Ottawa River and the maple leaves (above) that frame the view. Above the scroll banner, an open book displays the dates '1876' and '2026,' commemorating the Library’s 150th anniversary. 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