2014 Canadian $20 Bald Eagle with Fish - 1 oz Fine Silver Coin

2014 Canadian $20 Bald Eagle with Fish - 1 oz Fine Silver Coin

A day in the life of the Bald Eagle is filled with activity from dusk until dawn and beyond. From the moment it awakens, the eagle is at work—tending to its nest, soaring high, hunting, feeding its young, and taking pause to eat and rest. Now, while he is at rest, let's take a moment to study this apex hunter's fearsome countenance.

Dominated by a massive, sharply curved yellow beak, the adult eagle's distinctive head is covered to the neck with long, smooth white feathers. The arrangement of the feathers above its large golden eyes gives the adult eagle a frowning appearance that is perhaps a factor in the bird's symbolic associations with power. The most important attribute on this iconic head, however, is the eyes. It is this gifted vision that empowers the eagle to spot relatively small prey underwater or in grassy plains while soaring hundreds of metres in the air—despite these prey animals' natural camouflage.

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Features

Your proof-quality coin is part of our 2014 five-part series of fine silver, gold, and platinum coins featuring four "day in the life" scenes of the iconic Bald Eagle.
The highly detailed reverse design beautifully conveys the energy and speed of the Bald Eagle as it snatches a salmon from the water.
Against a brilliantly mirrored sky, the eagle has been carefully frosted to a soft matte finish.
Collect the entire series to complete the story of a day in the life of the great Bald Eagle as it rests, soars, hunts, and returns to its perch with the day's food.
Your coin is certified 99.99% pure silver, is GST/HST exempt and has a limited worldwide mintage.

Design

Designed by Canadian artist Claudio D'Angelo your coin features a Bald Eagle just having caught a fish. In the lower left side of the image, the water splashes high as the eagle wrenches the fish from its watery home. The eagle dominates the image, its stunning wings spread wide as it is viewed in full-body profile from its right side. Here we see the Bald Eagle's characteristic dark body and wings, white head and tail, and powerful legs and talons. In the distant background, a rocky point dotted with sparse conifers reaches out into the water, showcasing the Bald Eagle's preference for isolated waterside habitats.

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.

Specifications

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 8,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Finish: Proof