2017 Canada Nocturnal By Nature - Barn Owl 1 oz Silver Black Rhodium-Plated Matte Proof $20 Coin NGC PF70 Early Releases (Exclusive Canada Label)

Why choose to add this innovative 2017 Canada Nocturnal by Nature - Barn Owl 1 oz. Silver Matte Proof to your collection?

Struck in 2017 by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM), this innovative 2-part series features the minting technique of black rhodium plating, this allows for a heavily contrasting image of light and dark, adding to the appeal of the coin. The first release of the series features the nocturnal bird of prey, the Barn Owl.

Featuring a contemporary and unique design of a Canadian Barn Owl

Created by Susanna Blunt the obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This is the fourth consecutive effigy to feature Queen Elizabeth II since her ascension to the throne in 1953.

The reverse is adorned with a contemporary depiction of a barn owl, this design is enhanced with innovative black rhodium plating. The image was designed by Canadian artist Jamie Desrochers.

Graded Proof 70 Early releases with Exclusive Canada Label

This coin was graded Proof 70 within the allotted first month of release by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), this grade is used to describe a well-struck coin without any fault of blemish, being of superb quality in all aspects. Included with the purchase is an exclusive Canadian label.

Don't wait - purchase this 2017 Canada Nocturnal by Nature - Barn Owl 1 oz. Silver Mattie Proof today!