LOON Canadian Kaleidoscope 1 Oz Silver Coin 20$ Canada 2017

Canadian artist Calder Moore has created a full-sized kaleidoscope design for the coin's extra-large surface. Countless loons in myriad sizes come together in a complex pattern of amazing beauty, some face-to-face to create the outer ring of the design, while smaller birds stand rear-to-rear and upside-down to form the smaller rings towards the centre. The design is meticulously crafted with astounding detail, and beautifully enhanced with translucent colour to capture the reflective essence of a kaleidoscope. The colours are inspired by the loon's feathers, its red eyes, and the fiery colours of a sunset that set the stage for its hallmark call. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "Elizabeth II" – the name of the Queen, "Canada" – the issue country, "2017" – the issue date, "D.G. Regina" and "20 Dollars" – the face value.