TREE OF LIFE 1 Oz Silver Coin 20$ Canada 2018

The reverse of the coin by Canadian artist Steve Hepburn offers a beautifully artistic interpretation of a tree of life as a representation of the different aspects of our existence. Spreading out beneath the earth, the gold-plated roots anchor the tree and provide a solid foundation for its trunk, which represents one's identity and core beliefs. The curled branches that represent growth as an individual strike a golden contrast next to the painted leaves, which represent the fruits of our labour in life. With all of its curved branches and intertwined roots, the complexities of this engraved design necessitate the application of more intricate gold plating than ever seen before. The reverse also includes the inscriptions: "CANADA" – the issuing country, "20 DOLLARS" – the face value and "2018" – the year of issue. The obverse of the coin features the gilded effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen and "D·G·REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina.