2017 Canada Ancient Canada - Ogygopsis 1 oz Silver Antiqued $20 Coin NGC MS70 Early Release Exclusive Canada Label

Why purchase this flawless 2017 Ancient Canada: Ogygopsis 1 oz. Antiqued Silver coin?

The second release of the Royal Canadian Mint's (RCM) Ancient Canada series features a fossilized ancient sea creature called an Ogygopsis. This remarkable coin is struck from 1 Troy oz. of .9999 fine silver with a technique similar to that used by the ancient Romans. As a result, each coin in the 5,500 coin limited mintage will have a unique, slightly irregular, rimless shape with a 38 mm minimum diameter.

Lacquered Antique finish

The reverse image features a life-sized replication of a fossilized dorsal exoskeleton of an Ogygopsis curated at the Alberta Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. The hand-applied antique patina finish is preserved in a coat of lacquer. Inscribed "CANADA" and "OGYGOPSIS."

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is depicted on the obverse, as designed by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt, surrounded by the legend "ELIZABETH II," "2017," "D. G. REGINA" and "20 DOLLARS."

Flawless Mint State 70 with exclusive Canada label

This 2017 Ancient Canada: Ogygopsis 1 oz. Antiqued Silver $20 Coin was submitted for grading within the first thirty days of its release date, and is encapsulated in a NGC protective holder with the Early Releases Exclusive Canada Label. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has reviewed and certified this stunning coin a perfect MS70, meaning that it is fully struck, with gorgeous original mint luster and a magnificent flawless surface.

Make this second release of the Ancient Canada series featuring the Ogygopsis the next addition to your silver collection!