2011 Canadian 20 Dollars (.999) Fine Silver Commemorative in Capsule, FDC

The Story as told by the artist, Jason Bouwman
The canoe has become as much a part of the Canadian visual lexicon as the Canada goose, the beaver and the maple leaf. The lakes and waterways of our land have long been a place for people to explore and exploit in the pursuit of ambitions and adventures. In the past, First Nations and early settlers conducted business here transporting goods and passengers, as a new nation was being discovered and built. Today the water is broken by the paddles of weekend explorers who enjoy a different life than those who have gone before, but who are enchanted still by the natural grandeur of this place we call home.

Design
This design shows a young person enjoying a recreational outing. The boy breaks from paddling to dip his hand in the water...and touches the past - the reflection reveals an early native paddler (or voyageur) in a traditional birch-bark canoe as it also appears on the early silver dollar of 1935. This concept is both intimate and sentimental and is striking in its unique composition. It tells a story of respecting our ancestry and sharing a love of this land.

Specifications
Face Value: $20
Mintage: 250,000
Composition: 99.99% silver
Weight (g): 7.96
Diameter (mm): 27
Finish: Specimen