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1997 Issue
1997
Silver
1 oz
.925 pure
1 oz
$20 CAD
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20 dollars 1997 - Not intended for circulation

1997

A 1997 Canadian $20 struck in 99.99% silver, gold plated. Reverse designed by Ross Buckland. Reverse: Features the Canadian Vickers Vedette, a Canadian-designed flying boat used for aerial surveying and forest fire patrol in the 1920s and 1930s. Uncirculated finish.

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 1 oz (31.10 g)
Denomination $20
Diameter 38.0 mm
Edge Interrupted serrations
Finish Uncirculated
Series Aviation $20 Silver
Obverse Dora de Pédery-Hunt
Reverse Ross Buckland
Est. Value $60-$90 CAD
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$82.88 CAD
$59.93 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 20 DOLLARS". 38.0 mm diameter. Interrupted serrations edge. Non-magnetic. 99.99% silver, gold plated.
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Features the Canadian Vickers Vedette, a Canadian-designed flying boat used for aerial surveying and forest fire patrol in the 1920s and 1930s.

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