2019 Canada $20 Viola Desmond Fine Silver CCCS Certified PF69 UHC

2019 Canada $20 Viola Desmond Fine Silver CCCS Certified PF69 UHC. Includes original COA.

Viola Desmond sparked a movement by standing firm in the face of injustice. On November 8, 1946, she was arrested after she refused to sit in a segregated section of a movie theatre. Her act of courage, and the legal challenge that ensued, became a rallying point for equal rights in Canada. This coin honours civil rights pioneer Viola Desmond, whose signature appears on the coin. While the script text is a nod to the Halifax businesswoman’s line of beautyproducts, the photo-based design is a lasting reminder that one person can inspire change.

This CCCS certified PF69 Ultra Heavy Cameo coin features a reproduction of an iconic photograph of Viola Desmond, whose signature is reproduced from a diploma issued by the Desmond Studio ofBeauty Culture. Double dates commemorate Viola Desmond’s birth date (“1914”) and the year of her passing (“1965”), while the necklace in the photograph inspired the stylized heart. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Specifications:
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 8,000
Weight: 31.39 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Photo reproduction (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)