- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2015
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.009
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:8284
- Product type:Coin
The Great Lakes are the world's largest system of fresh surface water. Its five lakes-Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario-are visible from the moon and hold about 20% of the world's freshwater supply. They werecarved out and filled by prehistoric glaciers, and cover more than 243,000 km2 (93,823 sq mi). This is one of the most biologically diverse regions in Canada with more than 150 fish and 50 plant species, some of which are not found anywhere else on earth.
Formed by powerful forces of time and geology, the amazing Great Lakes form a vast, continuously flowing waterway system that links central North America to theAtlantic. This system holds about one-fifth of the planet's fresh water, its lakes are so large that they are visible from space. The fourth coin in our exciting series of fine silver enamelled coins featuring the amazing Great Lakes highlights lovely Lake Michigan.
A stunning gift for friends or family who love natural wonders, geography, history and the beautiful Canadian landscape. Order yours today!
Special features:
¥ Your coin, Lake Michigan, is the fourth in our exciting 5-coin Great Lakes series.
¥ Lake Michigan is sunk into the face of the coin, with the varying depths highlighted in relief and multiple frosting techniques, and then filled withvibrant translucent blue enamel. This unique approach to showcasing the lake highlights the depths thattypically remain hidden from view.
¥ The lake shape and depthsare based on bathymetric data from the Canadian Hydrographic Service.
¥ The subscription that this coin belongs tois sold out, which means that this proof-finish fine silver enamelled coin will be sought after.
¥ GST/HST exempt.
Design:
Your coin features an interpretation of a bathymetric map of Lake Michigan highlighted with coloured enamel.
