All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see Additional Information below). All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint – The counterfeiting of numismatic coins, and the sale of stolen coins, are serious problems for coin collectors and dealers. Unlike many other coin dealers. To protect against these risks, we do not sell’second-hand’ coins. All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. Mintage – 99.99% pure silver. Finish – color proof. Weight (g) – 31.83 (one troy ounce). Diameter (mm) – 40. Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary). Face value – 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin). Artists – Calder Moore (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). This eye-catching coin delivers an uncommon view into the life of the beaver using low poly art, a visual technique from the video game industry. Individual polygons are used to build the image of two beavers constructing a dam, while geometric lines and sharp corners define the branches. Skillful coloring adds the perception of light, shadow and dimensiona unique keepsake that will capture the attention of coin collectors, nature and art lovers, digital artists, and gamers alike! EACH POLYGON IS DISTINCT: Each polygon is made distinct from the other through extraordinary sculpting, cutting-edge technology, and advanced finishing techniques, while the application of bold color adds vibrancy and alters our perception of dimension and light. A fresh, modern take on Canada’s timeless icons: The fourth coin in the inventive new five coin Geometry in Art series, which reinterprets familiar Canadian emblemsthe polar bear, the beaver, the caribou, the loon and the maple leafin a low poly art style. CUTTING-EDGE TECHNIQUES FOR A DIMENSIONAL DESIGN : Showcases the Mints exceptional level of craftsmanship and innovative artistic vision! UNIQUE USE OF LOW POLY ART: Breathtaking use of color: In keeping with the low poly art style, lustrous colors contribute to the perception of depth and shadows; exceptional engraving, relief, and the application of different finishing techniques add distinctiveness to the polygon shapes that form the stylized image of two beavers in the wild. An unforgettable addition to any collectionespecially those with a wildlife, nature or Canadiana theme, or any that include the beloved symbols that have come to represent Canada: its land and its people. Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, for our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt! Designed by Canadian artist Calder Moore, the coin features a stylized portrait of two beavers presented in an eye-catching low poly art style. Extraordinary sculpting, cutting-edge technology, and advanced finishing techniques allow each polygon to appear distinct from the other throughout the design. The geometric lines and sharp corners recreate the branches used by the beavers as building material for their dam; yet these same lines are somewhat softened by the color variation between each polygon, playfully altering our perception of shadow, light and dimension, and conveying the rounded shape of each beaver. The half-submerged perspective allows an underwater glimpse of the dam rising up from the mud at the bottom of the pond, while the deep blue sky above adds vibrancy to the green conifers along the rocky cliffs in the background. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a graphic beauty box. So our costs for Canadian coins also vary from day to day. Unsearched All of the coins offered in this listing are unsearched. Many coin dealers search all coins when they are received from the Mint. They “cherry-pick” the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc. When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins. Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed. Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered. Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We often include proof coin photos with the coin slightly tilted to better depict the mirror bright surfaces. However, tilting the coin may resulting one side being slightly out of focus. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits. The item “Canada 2016 $20 Geometry in Art Beaver 1 oz 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin” is in sale since Friday, May 13, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “okranchlandandcattlecompany” and is located in Lewisville, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Indonesia, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Certification: Royal Canadian Mint
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Composition: Silver
- Finish: Color Proof
- Edge: Serrated
- Series: Geometry in Art
- Material: Silver
- Strike Type: Proof
- Precious Metal Content: 1oz.
- Year: 2016
- Geographic Origin: Canada
- Type: Proof
- Denomination: $20