2018 Canada Norse Figureheads - Viking Voyage 1 oz Silver Colorized Proof $20 Coin GEM Proof in its Original Government Packaging

Why purchase this 2018 Viking Voyage 1 oz. Colorized Silver GEM Proof?

The Royal Canadian Mint's Norse Figureheads series is dedicated to the skilled Norse seafarers of the Viking Age. This third and final release of the series, titled Viking Voyage, illustrates activity aboard a traditional Viking dragon-headed longship. The selectively colorized proof is beautifully struck from 1 Troy oz. of .9999 fine silver measuring 38 mm in diameter, with a mintage limited to no more than 6,000 coins.

Gorgeous Detailed Imagery by Canadian artist Neil Hamlin

An overhead view of a Viking vessel adorns the obverse, featuring stunning engraved detailing of the dragon head prow and the Viking warriors on the deck tending to the ship. Framing the design is an elaborate repeating pattern of twisted serpents accented with red colorization, between runes symbolizing the cardinal points. Inscribed "2018."

The obverse depicts the 2003 effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as sculpted by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt, encircled by the inscription "ELIZABETH II," "CANADA," "D.G. REGINA" and "20 DOLLARS."

Breathtaking GEM Proof in Original Government Packaging

This 1 oz. Colorized Silver Proof coin from the 2018 Canadian Norse Figureheads series featuring the Viking Voyage includes an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity in the original package from the Royal Canadian Mint. The encapsulated $20 proof is presented in a classic Mint-branded maroon clamshell case, inside an elegant, black outer box.

Complete your Canadian Norse Figureheads collection with this exciting third and final release of the series! Purchase yours from MCM now!