2020 Royal Canadian Mint Renewed Silver Dollar: 140th Anniversary of the Arctic Territories

Description

Celebrate Canada’s northern heritage with the 2020 Royal Canadian Mint Renewed Silver Dollar: 140th Anniversary of the Arctic Territories. Struck in .9999 pure silver and weighing 62.69 grams (2.016 troy oz), this 2 oz proof coin revisits the iconic 1980 Arctic Territories Centennial silver dollar design. The obverse features the historic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin, presenting a timeless portrait of the monarch with finely detailed engraving and a polished finish. The reverse, designed by Canadian artist D.D. Paterson, depicts a majestic polar bear in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The polar bear is rendered with exceptional attention to detail, from its powerful stance to the icy textures of its northern habitat, while selective gold plating highlights key elements of the historic effigy and the bear itself, creating a striking visual contrast. This coin commemorates the 140th anniversary of the transfer of the Arctic Islands from Great Britain to the Dominion of Canada—a milestone that underscored Canada’s identity as a northern nation. Housed in a premium display presentation, this coin is part of the annual Renewed Silver Dollar series, exclusively available to Royal Canadian Mint Masters Club members.

As the sixth release in the Renewed Silver Dollar series, this coin continues the tradition of revisiting and enhancing Canada’s most treasured historic coin designs. With a strictly limited mintage of 2,500 coins worldwide, it is reserved for the most dedicated collectors and is a highly sought-after addition to any silver collection.

Design Highlights

• Tribute to the 1980 Arctic Territories Centennial silver dollar

• Obverse: Historic effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin with finely detailed engraving

• Reverse: Polar bear in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, designed by D.D. Paterson, with selective gold plating accentuating key elements

• Proof finish with frosted devices and mirror-like fields

• Part of the Renewed Silver Dollar series, a Masters Club exclusive

• Limited mintage of 2,500 coins worldwide

• Legal tender issue backed by Canada

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Year: 2020

• Denomination: 1 Dollar

• Composition: .9999 fine silver

• Weight: 62.69 grams

• Bullion Weight: 2.016 troy oz

• Diameter: 50 mm

• Finish: Proof

• Obverse Artist: Arnold Machin

• Reverse Artist: D.D. Paterson

• Mintage: 2,500

• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II

• Series: Renewed Silver Dollar

• Packaging: Premium display presentation