The 2020 Churchill Town – Polar Lights Series 1 oz Silver Maple Leaf Coin is a limited-edition collectible based on the iconic Canadian Silver Maple Leaf. This special piece is part of the Polar Lights Series, celebrating the spectacular aurora borealis as seen in northern Canada. The design features a vivid depiction of the polar lights in striking purple hues over Churchill, Manitoba, along with a polar bear motif that reflects the region’s famed wildlife and Arctic environment.
Key Points
- Issuer: Originally Royal Canadian Mint; later embellished by a third-party mint
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Year of Issue: 2020
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Denomination: $5 CAD (face value before modification)
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Series: Polar Lights Series (3rd issue in 6-coin series)
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Theme: Aurora borealis over Churchill Town / Northern lights
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Composition: 99.99 % pure silver
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Weight: 1 troy ounce (~31.104 g)
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Diameter: 38 mm
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Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, colourized
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Mintage: Limited to 999 pieces
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Packaging: Protective capsule with product card
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Composition | 99.99 % Silver |
| Weight | 1 oz (31.104 g) |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Finish | Brilliant Uncirculated (colourized) |
| Mintage | 999 |
| Denomination | $5 CAD (original face value) |
| Obverse | Queen Elizabeth II effigy* |
| Reverse | Polar Lights over Churchill, polar bear motif |