Golden Timekeeper – The Gilded Sundial 2025 $20 Silver Coin

Description

The Golden Timekeeper – The Gilded Sundial $20 Silver Coin (1 oz .9999) is a remarkable fusion of art, science, and history from the Royal Canadian Mint. More than a decorative collectible, this innovative issue revives humanity’s oldest known timekeeping device by transforming it into a fully functional sundial—crafted in precious metal and designed to be admired as much as it is used.

Struck in 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver, the coin features an elaborately engraved base enhanced with selective gold plating. Rising from the reverse is a gold-plated brass gnomon, carefully engineered to cast a shadow that indicates local solar time when the coin is placed in direct sunlight and oriented toward true north. This functional element makes the coin both a historical tribute and a captivating conversation piece.

With its refined classical styling, low mintage, and unique mechanical function, this gilded sundial coin is ideal for collectors who appreciate innovation, classical design, and meaningful craftsmanship.

Design Highlights

Reverse (Back):

• Fully functional sundial design

• Gold-plated brass gnomon casts a shadow to indicate solar time

• Elaborately engraved silver base with selective gold plating

• Classical acanthus leaf motif evokes ancient and Renaissance-era instruments

• Designed by Anna Bucciarelli

Obverse (Front):

• Effigy of King Charles III by Steven Rosati

• Displays the face value of $20 and year of issue

Key Features

• Functional Coin: A true working sundial, not just a decorative design

• Historic Inspiration: Celebrates humanity’s earliest timekeeping technology

• Premium Materials: 1 oz of 99.99% pure silver with gold-plated accents

• Gold-Plated Gnomon: Cast brass gnomon plated in gold for contrast and durability

• Special Capsule: Taller capsule accommodates the raised gnomon safely

• Limited Mintage: Only 5,500 coins worldwide

• Certified: Includes a serialized Royal Canadian Mint certificate

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

• Denomination: $20

• Metal: Silver

• Fineness: 0.9999

• Weight: 31.39 g (1 troy oz)

• Diameter: 38 mm

• Edge: Serrated

• Finish: Proof

• Embellishments: Gold-plated silver base; gold-plated brass gnomon

• Mintage: 5,500

Packaging & Condition

• Packaging: Black Royal Canadian Mint clamshell with black beauty box

• Presentation: Encapsulated in a custom taller capsule with serialized certificate

• Condition: Proof strike; capsule and outer packaging may show light handling marks

⏳ Why Collect This Coin?

The Golden Timekeeper – The Gilded Sundial stands apart as a rare example of a coin that is both functional and symbolic. Blending ancient science with modern minting excellence, it offers collectors a tangible connection to the passage of time—crafted in precious metal and designed to endure. Perfect for lovers of history, astronomy, science, and innovative numismatics, this coin is a timeless addition to any collection.