2020 Canada Silver $20 Black and Gold: The Canadian Horse

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This striking 2020 silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates a national icon with an artistic and highly modern design. Struck from one ounce of 99.99 percent pure silver, the piece features a dual-plated finish that creates a dramatic visual tension. The reverse side showcases two distinct profiles of the Canadian horse, a breed officially recognized as a national symbol since 2002. Artist Claude Thivierge designed the reverse, drawing inspiration from the ancient yin yang symbol to represent balance. This concept is realized by plating one horse profile in rich gold and the opposing profile in dark black rhodium. The contrast between the precious metals highlights the elegant contours of the breed. The obverse displays the classic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt, set against a dark, polished background. With a restricted mintage of only 3,500 pieces, this 20 dollar coin represents a unique fusion of traditional Canadian heritage and contemporary minting technology. The legible inscriptions on the coin include ELIZABETH II, D G REGINA, CANADA 2020, and the face value of 20 DOLLARS.