- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2018
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.009
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:5000
- Product type:Coin
Norse mythology has influenced the way we tell stories, and given rise to some everyday words. Its tales of gods and giants represented tradition to the Vikings of Vinland, and folklore to Scandinavian settlers in Canada. Now, we're combining history and myth in a limited series dedicated to the Norse gods, and it begins with the hammer-wielding thundergod: Thor.
In the time of Canada's Viking Age (c. 1000), quick-tempered Thor was one of the most admired figures of Norse faith and lore, and it is from him that we get the word "Thursday" (Thor's Day). His strength and fearlessness are evident on your coin, where the apocalyptic battle scene is enhanced with selective gold plating.
A fun gift for someone who enjoys Thor and the Norse gods! Order today!
Special features:
A NEW THREE COIN SERIES! Thor is thefirst of three coins dedicated to powerful Norse gods.
SAVE $32 WHEN YOU ORDER THE 3-COIN SUBSCRIPTION! Subscribe* and then relax knowing you will receive all three coins ($17 in free shipping and $15 off your last coin). Note thatthis pricing is only available when you order the 3-coin subscription. Coins in your subscription include:
Thor (priced at $109.95)
Odin (priced at $109.95)
Frigg (priced at $94.95 - save $15)
NORSE ART! Your coin combines Norse art-inspired elements and a historic artefact frame both sides of your coin!
SELECTIVE GOLD PLATING! The use of selective gold plating on your coindraws your eye to Thor's hammer, iron gloves, and strength-augmenting belt.
A DYNAMIC MIX OF HISTORY AND MYTHOLOGY! Symbolic elements include a 10th-century silver pendant that represents Thor's hammer.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
LOW MINTAGE! Limited to 3,500 coins worldwide.
ONE OZ. PURE SILVER! Your coin is crafted from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver.
NO GST/HST!
Design:
Designed by Alexandra Lefort, your coin depicts the battle between Thor and J rmungandr at Ragnar k,an end-of-days event in Norse mythology. Clad in the finest clothing and armour of the Viking era, the Norse god of thunder stands with his hammer raised, ready to strike the coiled serpent. Selective gold plating highlights Thor's hammer (Mj llnir), iron gloves (J rngreipr) and belt (Megingj r_). A Norse art-inspired pattern lines the rim on the obverse and reverse. The gold-plated goat heads represent Tanngrisnir and Tanngnj str, who pull Thor's chariot, while the gold-plated Mj llnir is based on a 10th-century silver pendant. The obverse features the gold-plated effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Did you knowÃ
The son of Odin and Jord, Thor is the ultimate Norse warrior. His courage and brawn make him the ideal defender of Asgard, one of the nine worlds and home to Aesir gods Odin, Frigg, and many more.
Thor has three key possessions: Mj llnir, a giant-slaying hammer; J rngreip, his iron gloves; and Megingj r_, a belt that doubles his physical strength. All three are gold-plated on the coin's reverse.
Thor represents strength, but he is also the godof agriculture and fertility.
His arch-enemy is J rmungandr, a giant sea serpent that wraps around Midgard (Earth). The middle child of Loki and Angrbo_a, J rmungandr battles Thor during Ragnar k; the Norse thunder god kills J rmungandr, but ultimately falls victim to the serpent's venom after walking nine paces.
