2019 $20 Fine Silver Coin - The Canadian Flag plus Bonus Collector Coin Folder with Flag Quarters
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Product Overview
This one-ounce $20 fine-silver coin shines with hope and possibility for the future, capturing Canada's spirit and ideals in one unforgettable image. The beauty and movement of Canada's national flag comes to life with vivid colour selectively applied to the design.
Canada's national flag is an inspiring sight, and its symbolism is even more powerful when children fly it in the air. It becomes a beacon of hope and freedom that will be carried forward by future generations. Flying the flag is an open display of pride and affection for Canada, a country that sees strength in uniting different cultures, languages and beliefs. To all, Canada's national flag says, "we belong."
The Design
The reverse design by Canadian photographer Aoifa Anctil captures this image of a young girl running through a field with the Canadian flag, and her brother following close behind. The horizon in the distance and the great expanse of sky convey the vast landscapes that characterize Canada. Vibrant red and white give the flag movement and highlight its design. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with "20 dollars" and "Elizabeth II D.G. Regina" engraved along the outer edge of the coin.
The Flag
In 1964, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson launched a project to create a new national flag. More than 2,600 design ideas were received, and it took an all-party flag committee 41 meetings to narrow the choices down to three. At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, the Canadian Red Ensign (Canada's previous flag) was lowered on Parliament Hill and replaced by the national flag of Canada.
Historically speaking, Canada's national flag is quite young; it's only 54 years old, so anyone born after 1965 might view the red-and-white maple leaf flag as a lifelong fixture. Many people who study flags consider Canada's national flag one of the world's most beautiful because of its simple, bold design and colours. It's the only national flag that features a maple leaf.
There are five flags on Parliament Hill: one on the Peace Tower, two on Centre Block, and one each on the West and East Blocks. Any Canadian resident can ask for a flag that has flown on Parliament Hill by contacting Public Services and Procurement Canada.
The Flag Master replaces the flag on the Peace Tower every weekday. The rest are changed every week. It takes about 30 minutes to replace the Peace Tower flag. The Flag Master takes an elevator to the observation deck, and then climbs another 33 metres of stairs and ladders to get to the flagpole.
The official way to describe the flag is by explaining it as a red flag with a white square in its centre, which is adorned with a red maple leaf. Its design is symmetrical. Official flag etiquette requires that the national flag of Canada never touches the ground.
Bonus collector folder
This folder features two different 2015 flag quarters, one of which has colour. It marks the 50th anniversary of the flag, introduced in 1965.
• Mintage: 10,000
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Weight: 1 oz fine silver
• GST/HST exempt
Includes:
• 2019 $20 Canadian Flag Fine Silver Coin and Bonus Coin Folder
Canada's national flag is an inspiring sight, and its symbolism is even more powerful when children fly it in the air. It becomes a beacon of hope and freedom that will be carried forward by future generations. Flying the flag is an open display of pride and affection for Canada, a country that sees strength in uniting different cultures, languages and beliefs. To all, Canada's national flag says, "we belong."
The Design
The reverse design by Canadian photographer Aoifa Anctil captures this image of a young girl running through a field with the Canadian flag, and her brother following close behind. The horizon in the distance and the great expanse of sky convey the vast landscapes that characterize Canada. Vibrant red and white give the flag movement and highlight its design. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with "20 dollars" and "Elizabeth II D.G. Regina" engraved along the outer edge of the coin.
The Flag
In 1964, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson launched a project to create a new national flag. More than 2,600 design ideas were received, and it took an all-party flag committee 41 meetings to narrow the choices down to three. At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, the Canadian Red Ensign (Canada's previous flag) was lowered on Parliament Hill and replaced by the national flag of Canada.
Historically speaking, Canada's national flag is quite young; it's only 54 years old, so anyone born after 1965 might view the red-and-white maple leaf flag as a lifelong fixture. Many people who study flags consider Canada's national flag one of the world's most beautiful because of its simple, bold design and colours. It's the only national flag that features a maple leaf.
There are five flags on Parliament Hill: one on the Peace Tower, two on Centre Block, and one each on the West and East Blocks. Any Canadian resident can ask for a flag that has flown on Parliament Hill by contacting Public Services and Procurement Canada.
The Flag Master replaces the flag on the Peace Tower every weekday. The rest are changed every week. It takes about 30 minutes to replace the Peace Tower flag. The Flag Master takes an elevator to the observation deck, and then climbs another 33 metres of stairs and ladders to get to the flagpole.
The official way to describe the flag is by explaining it as a red flag with a white square in its centre, which is adorned with a red maple leaf. Its design is symmetrical. Official flag etiquette requires that the national flag of Canada never touches the ground.
Bonus collector folder
This folder features two different 2015 flag quarters, one of which has colour. It marks the 50th anniversary of the flag, introduced in 1965.
• Mintage: 10,000
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Weight: 1 oz fine silver
• GST/HST exempt
Includes:
• 2019 $20 Canadian Flag Fine Silver Coin and Bonus Coin Folder
