{"product_id":"2024-20-this-is-canada-wondrous-waters-great-lakes","title":"2024 1oz $20 THIS IS CANADA: WONDROUS WATERS GREAT LAKES","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-short-desc default-links\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tmx-rtf-medium-text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur final \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWondrous Waters \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003edestination: the Great Lakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc default-links -is-opened\" data-component=\"Readmore\" data-component-id=\"8a74292944\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc-container\" data-readmore-container-text=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Great Lakes form the largest body of freshwater on Earth and they were the main arteries of early Canada—the freshwater seas upon which people and goods have travelled since time immemorial. Though we share these waters with the United States, the pristine wilderness of Canada’s Great Lakes region—so lovingly captured on this fourth coin—has done much to shape the world’s perception of Canada as a place teeming with life, including a number of beloved wildlife species that are regarded as quintessentially, and iconically, Canadian. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin #4: This is the Great Lakes basin\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis is Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCanada in all its splendour.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis Is Canada\u003c\/em\u003e brings you some of the wonders and wildlife that are synonymous with this country. This is Canada—in the hearts and minds of Canadians, and in the eyes of the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe trip begins in 2024. \u003c\/span\u003eA different theme is featured each year! In 2024, the theme is \u003cem\u003eWondrous Waters\u003c\/em\u003e and there are four coins to collect. Complete your set!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrom shore to shore. \u003c\/span\u003eThis is the \u003cspan\u003elast\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eWondrous Waters\u003c\/em\u003e coin issued in 2024. Each piece features a different view of the bodies of water that surround Canada:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin 1: Pacific Coast (SOLD OUT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin 2: Arctic Coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin 3: Atlantic Coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin 4: Great Lakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClassic Canadiana.\u003c\/span\u003e A fun series for all ages, this coin-by-coin trip across Canada represents more than an armchair travel experience—it’s a year-long adventure in collecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRegional art. \u003c\/span\u003eCrafted in 99.99% pure silver, each coin features a reverse design by a regional artist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA guiding compass. \u003c\/span\u003eThe compass frame appears on every coin in this \u003cem\u003eWondrous Waters\u003c\/em\u003e It is a symbol of curiosity, discovery and exploration. It’s also a visual reminder of just how vast Canada is!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes serialized certificate.\u003c\/span\u003e The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo GST\/HST.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour coin is individually encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a graphic beauty box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__left-column col-sm-12 col-lg-4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"caption-large -dash\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__specs-img-container\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__right-column col-sm-12 col-lg-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__specs-container -spacing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eProduct Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e244796\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eMintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e7,500\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e99.99% pure silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e31.39 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e38 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eEdge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eSerrated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eFace Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003e$20\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eProof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eBlack clamshell with graphic beauty box\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-block font-weight-bold\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block mt-1\"\u003eClaudio D’Angelo (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__left-column col-sm-12 col-lg-4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"caption-large -dash\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__right-column col-sm-12 col-lg-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block blurbblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block tmx-blurb-block--full tmx-dark-theme \" data-img-position=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__img\" data-border=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image\" class=\"img-fluid ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/globalassets\/products\/2024\/l2\/244796-pure-silver-coin-this-is-canada-wondrous-waters-great-lakes\/244796_rev-1198.png?hash=638422424810000000\u0026amp;quality=80\" title=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__text default-links \"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaudio D’Angelo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block blurbblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block tmx-blurb-block--full tmx-dark-theme \" data-img-position=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__img\" data-border=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image\" class=\"img-fluid ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mint.ca\/globalassets\/products\/2024\/l2\/244796-pure-silver-coin-this-is-canada-wondrous-waters-great-lakes\/244796_obv-1198.png?hash=638400455110000000\u0026amp;quality=80\" title=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__text default-links \"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eObverse\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteven Rosati\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block freetextblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"default-links \" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour coin’s reverse captures the iconic beauty of the landscapes and vistas of the Great Lakes. Designed by Claudio D’Angelo, the idyllic setting was inspired by the rugged shoreline of Georgian Bay, and the scene features a moose (\u003cem\u003eAlces alces\u003c\/em\u003e) standing in water between rocky islands topped with windswept pines. Compass elements form a frame that contains the word “CANADA” and a face value of “20 DOLLARS”. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block quoteblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quoteblock__container -silver -quote_small \" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quoteblock__container-content metal-type-before--silver\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"visuallyhidden\"\u003eClaudio D’Angelo, Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"quoteblock__quote metal-type-element-before--silver metal-type-element-after--silver\"\u003eI love Georgian Bay because it offers some of the most iconic Canadian scenery, with its windswept pines anchored atop islands of exposed Precambrian Shield. That landscape gave me a good excuse to incorporate the moose into the coin design, one of my very favourites subjects. I felt that these two elements—the moose and the landscape—would convey the raw beauty of the Great Lakes region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quoteblock__info\"\u003eClaudio D’Angelo, Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51180551667844,"sku":"244796","price":188.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/244796_rev-1198__58287.1757018463.1280.1280.png?v=1759830749","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2024-20-this-is-canada-wondrous-waters-great-lakes","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}