• Country:Canada
• Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
• Metal:Silver
• Year:2008
• Denomination:$20
• Finish:Complete
• Weight (oz):1.009
• Purity:0.9999
• Mintage:5225
• Product type:Coin

Voices of celebration
Singing and the Holidays go hand in hand. It's a natural
impulse to express one's joy in song; one that predates
Christianity when people used to dance and chant in a
circle. Etymologists today speculate that the earliest
meaning of "carol" actually suggests "circle" rather than
"song."
The word "carol" began to refer strictly to nativity songs
when singing became a regular part of formal church
services during the 13th century. The charitable aspects
of carolling evolved from beggars who sang in the
streets hoping their songs would please passers-by and
earn them a gift of food or money. The custom of
carolling from house to house is believed to have been
inspired by the watchmen of historic Europe; they too
would sing as they walked the streets of their walled
cities.
No doubt, hearing voices in song is a treat for the
listener; but it's also a delight for the singer. Just watch
the smiling faces the next time you see people carolling
around a Christmas tree.

Face Value: 20 dollars
Mintage: 10, 000
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Proof
Certificate: Serialized
Artist: Tony Bianco