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(FULL SET OF 5 COINS). Coins are crafted with raised land against a translucent enamel filled lake, featuring an interpretation of the bathymetric depths below the lake surface based on data from the Canadian Hydrographic Service. Sunk into the face of the coin, the lakes are minted with the varying depths highlighted in relief and multiple frosting techniques, and then filled with brilliant translucent blue enamel. This unique approach to showcasing the lake highlights the depths that typically remain hidden from the view. 20 Dollars x 5. 31.39 g x 5. The reverse image features an interpretation of a bathymetric map of each corresponding Lake replicated by Royal Canadian Mint engravers and highlighted with blue enamel, different shades of which correspond to different depths across the lake geography. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The Great Lakes are the worlds largest system of fresh surface water. Formed by powerful forces of time and geology, the amazing Great Lakes form a vast, continuously flowing waterway system that links central North America to the Atlantic. This system holds about one-fifth of the planets fresh water and its five lakes Superior , Huron , Michigan , Erie and Ontario are visible from the space. This water system was carved out and filled by prehistoric glaciers and covers more than 243,000 km. Mi, with all the lakes connected through a series of channels. Great Lakes are one of the most biologically diverse regions in Canada and Northern United States, with dozens of fish and plant species not found anywhere else on Earth. A stunning gift for friends or family who love natural wonders, geography, history and the beautiful North American landscape. ALL COIN S ARE IN. COMES IN ORIGINAL CAPSULE, WITH SERIALIZED COA (NUMBERS WILL VARY) AND IN RCM’S ORIGINAL PRESENTATION CASE AND PROTECTIVE BLACK CARTON B OX. Few educational facts about the Great Lakes. Lake Superior is the largest, coldest and deepestjust over 400 m (1,312 ft). Its also the farthest north and the most pristine of the lakes. Few people settled here because of the cold climate, and today the Canadian side is predominantly wilderness. More than 25% of Canada`s population lives around Lake Ontario which is bordered by the province of Ontario and New York State. Lake Erie is the smallest in volume. It is hydrologically supplied by the three upper Great LakesSuperior, Michigan, and Huronas well as Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River and drains into the Niagara River and the Welland Canal. The Point Pelee peninsula on Eries northern shore is the most southerly mainland point in Canada. Interestingly enough, despite it being in the middle of the Great Lakes spatially, Lake Huron was the first explored by the Europeans. The French explorers came up through the Ottawa/French river waterways to Lake Huron before Lake Ontario was first found. DON’T HESITATE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS! FOR CUSTOMERS IN UNITED STATES. EACH SALE COMES WITH UNCONDITIONAL 100% GUARANTEE OF THE QUALITY AND. IF THE COIN IS NOT AS DESCRIBED. SAME 100% GUARANTEE OF THE QUALITY AS FOR USA CUSTOMERS. The item “Canada 2014-2015 Great Lakes Enamel $20 Pure Silver Coin Full Set of 5 Perfect” is in sale since Sunday, October 7, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “monetaricus” and is located in Peoria, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year: 2014-2015
• Modified Item: No
• Unit of Sale: Set
• Grade: Ungraded
• Metal: 99.99% Pure Silver
• Geographic Origin: Canada
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Finish: Proof with Enamel
• Certification: Royal Canadian Mint
• Composition: Silver