LITTLE BROWN BAT Nocturnal by Nature 1 Oz Silver Coin 20$ Canada 2017

The reverse of the coin is designed by Canadian artist Calder Moore and brings the viewer face-to-face with the little brown bat. Rhodium plating represents the dark night sky that fills most of the field—save for the full moon that is faithfully engraved at the centre. The enhanced shine of the coin's silver surface mimics the effect of lunar luminosity in this nocturnal setting, where a little brown bat suddenly makes its presence known overhead. The rhodium-plated hunter appears like a shadowy figure in the night thanks to a matte finish. And with moonlight spilling down across its back and outstretched wings, the bat's engraved features are faintly visible. On top of the reverse, the inscription: "CANADA" – the issue country. On the bottom, the inscriptions: "20 DOLLARS" – the face value and "2017" – the year of issue. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "D·G·REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina and "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen.