2023 $20 Snowflake

Sparkling under the winter sun, shining under the cold glow of the moon… wherever they land, snowflakes amaze and enchant us with their delicate shapes – and the one that adorns the reverse of this coin is no exception. exception. Beautifully varied and unique, snowflakes typically feature six points or six sides, hence the idea for our first hexagonal piece . Through its shape, this piece highlights the elaborate composition of the starry dendrite engraved on the reverse, where a sparkling transparent crystal is set. Take a closer look at the close-up depiction and you'll see the uniqueness of each of the snowflake's tips. They evoke the fronds of a fern and reflect the natural variations that make these works of art endlessly fascinating… in nature as well as on the Snowflake piece.

Our very first hexagonal piece features a sparkling snow crystal.

Specific characteristics

• For this new series, we are returning to a popular theme: snowflakes (the latest piece on this beloved theme, Ice Crystals , was launched in 2018).
• A first for the Royal Canadian Mint, this hexagonal coin has six sides, which match perfectly with the six points of the snowflake engraved on its reverse.
• Struck in 1 oz of 99.99% pure silver, this coin is minted in just 8,500 pieces worldwide.
• The Royal Canadian Mint certifies the authenticity of all its collector coins.

Packaging

The coin is encapsulated and presented in a newly designed protective illustrated cardboard box featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo, which also contains the Certificate of Authenticity. A tray makes it easy to display the encapsulated part.