2016 Canada 1 oz Silver $20 The Universe: Glow-in-the-Dark Glass
Canadian amateur astronomers using the Burke-Gaffney Observatory made a remarkable discovery in 1995 when they identified a supernova in a galaxy about 70 million light years away, the first of such discovery made from within Canada. An unforgettable combination of detailed engraving and vibrant color, with a handcrafted borosilicate glass insert combined with glow-in-the-dark glass, makes each coin truly unique!
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Coin highlights
- Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine Silver.
- Comes packaged in a maroon clamshell beauty box from the mint along with a certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: Right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the year and face value.
- Reverse: The dome of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory located at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where a student looks through the observatory’s telescope. Against the softly colored glow of a clear, star-filled night sky, a unique glass insert captures the otherworldly beauty of a supernova.
- Added luminescence within the glass captures the lights and colors associated with a supernova, a stunning effect that also adds a shine to the reverse’s star-filled sky. With its innovative features, its beautifully rendered artistic design and a limited mintage of only 8,500 coins worldwide, this coin is sure to be sought after. Add this remarkable coin to your cart today!
Specifications
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | 2016 |
| Grade | Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 20 Dollars |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3.29 mm |
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