2017 $20 Landscape Illusion: Snowy Owl 1 oz 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin

Description: SKU# OK1503217509EB 2017 $20 Landscape Illusion: Snowy Owl 1 oz 99.99% Pure Silver Color Proof Coin All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see ‘Additional Information’ below) All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - The counterfeiting of numismatic coins, and the sale of stolen coins, are serious problems for coin collectors and dealers. Unlike many other coin dealers, to protect against these risks, we do not sell 'second-hand' coins. All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. Specifications Composition - 99.99% pure silver Finish - color proof Weight (g) - 31.39 (one troy ounce) Diameter (mm) - 38 Edge - serrated Certificate - Royal Canadian Mint Face Value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin) Artists - Julius T. Csotonyi (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse) Description At first glance, this coin features a winter mountain scene. The viewpoint is from a rocky, snow-covered slope, below mountain peaks that rise in the distance. But on closer examination, a snowy owl emerges from the scene. Its wings found in the steep mountainsides; its head in the mountain's central peak; its talons reflected in highlights on the snow; its feathers defined by spruce trees; and its beak and eye shaped by two crows circling overhead—a pure master of illusion! A must-have addition to any nature or wildlife coin display! Order today! Special features: •TWO IMAGES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! Fifth issue in the Landscape Illusion series that showcases the art of illusion and offers two images for the price of one — a stunning Canadian landscape and an optical illusion of wildlife. •OPTICAL ILLUSION! Beautifully enhanced with color to perfect the optical illusion embedded within the primary design. •EYE-BENDING DESIGN! An impressive and clever use of shadows, lines, shapes, and light to create this coin's eye-bending design! •99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt! •LOW MINTAGE: Only 5,500 coins. Design: Designed by Canadian artist Julius T. Csotonyi, the coin features a winter mountain scene. The viewpoint is from a rocky, snow-covered slope, below mountain peaks that rise in the distance. But on closer examination, a snowy owl emerges from the scene. Its wings are found in the steep mountainsides; its head in the mountain's central peak; its talons are reflected in highlights on the snow; its feathers defined by spruce trees; and its beak and eye are shaped by two crows circling overhead. Packaging: Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a black beauty box. Shipping & Handling: Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses. USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express are also available for an additional charge. International shipping is via the eBay Global Shipping Program. Additional Information OK Ranch offers fine collectible, investment, and gift coins, as well as select numismatic supplies and other gift items, through our eBay store. “Unsearched” — All of the coins offered in this listing are “unsearched”. Many coin dealers “search” all coins when they are received from the Mint. They "cherry-pick" the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc. These graded and certified coins are then sold at higher, premium prices. When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins. Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed. Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered. Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. Our goal is to provide clear, high definition photos that accurately represent the coin(s) offered in each of our eBay listings. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just “artist’s conception” drawings from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits.

Price: 95.99 USD

Location: Lewisville, Texas

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