Sterling Silver Coin - Winter Scene (2011)

Oh, the Great Canadian Winter! At once beautiful and harsh, it is a season that has captured imaginations for centuries.

Homesteaders demonstrated boundless fortitude and adaptability as they faced the challenges of pioneer life in winter. Travelling any distance often required snowshoes or a sled, to avoid becoming bogged down in snow that quickly became hip deep!

Despite these hardships, early settlers maintained a sense of play. Neighbours would gather to slide on frozen lakes or down hills on toboggans, built snowmen, and did battle with snowball; always aware that a warm, glowing fire awaited their return a special wintry comfort that continues to warm hearts to this day.

Design

Reverse of this winter scene coin features a horse pulling a cut Christmas tree.

Packaging

2011 Canadian $20 Winter Scene Proof Sterling Silver Coin comes encapsulated in Royal Canadian Mint maroon clamshell case, black beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 8,000
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight (g): 27.78
Diameter (mm): 40
Finish: Proof