2014 $20 Bobcat Commemorative Silver Coins extend the Royal Canadian Mint’s "Exchange 20 for 20" program that features 99.99% pure silver coins sold at their face values.
Royal Canadian Mint image of its 2014 $20 Bobcat Commemorative Silver Coin.The second 2014-dated release is the 12th overall since the extremely popular series debuted in 2010.
The only silver coins that have not sold are the two newest ones, including this latest Bobcat commemorate that the Mint’s says "captures the beauty of Canada’s elusive predator." Sales of the first 2014 coin, depicting a Canadian Goose, are at 88% of maximum, according to the Royal Canadian Mint.
Designs and Specifications of Bobcat Silver Coins
Ken Ryan designed the bobcat and surrounding scene shown on reverses of these latest coins. Around the bobcat are inscriptions of "20 DOLLARS", "ARGENT PUR FINE SILVER 9999", "CANADA" and "2014." Ryan’s initials of ‘KR’ appear toward the bottom left.
Like past releases, Susanna Blunt’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse side. Around the portrait are inscriptions of "ELIZABETH II" and "D.G. REGINA."
These coins have a diameter of 27 mm and weigh 7.96 grams, giving each a tad over one-quarter ounce of troy silver. The coins are struck to specimen quality and ship inside a protective sleeve attached to an illustrated card.
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