2014 Canada 1 oz Silver $20 Perched Bald Eagle

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In 2014, the Royal Canadian Mint released a captivating tribute to one of North America's most magnificent birds of prey. This legal tender twenty-dollar coin is struck in one troy ounce of highly refined 0.9999 fine silver. It stands out in any study of modern coinage due to its selective gold gilding, which applies a rich layer of gold to the central reverse design, contrasting beautifully with the polished silver background. The reverse side showcases the artistic work of Canadian illustrator Claudio D'Angelo. His design captures a bald eagle in mid-flight as it prepares to land on a rugged wooden perch. Thanks to the precise application of gold plating, the eagle itself glows with warm metallic tones, highlighting the intricate details of its feathers and powerful wings. On the obverse, the coin displays the classic right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt (indicated by the initials SB). The monarch's effigy is accompanied by the traditional Latin inscription, D.G. Regina. This side also records the year of issue, 2014, and the face value of 20 dollars, completing a proof-quality specimen that was limited to a maximum production of 8,500 pieces.