If you were a sailor hundreds of years ago, the scene playing out on the 2020 2 oz Canadian Kraken Silver coin would be horrifying, the stuff of nightmares. A mighty Kraken, the legendary sea monster, is attacking a ship and has ripped it apart with its mighty tentacles. This image is stunning in 2 Troy oz of .9999 fine silver.
Key features:
- Made of 2 Troy oz of .9999 fine silver
- Part of the Creatures of the North series
- Minted by the Royal Canadian Mint
- Obverse side of the coin has the image of Queen Elizabeth II
- The reverse side has a Kraken attacking a ship
- Designed by Gerald Gloade
- Micro engraved security feature
On the obverse of the coin is Canadian artist Susanna Blunt’s Queen Elizabeth II. Traditionally, this coin has featured the queen at different times in her life and this one shows her at age 79. The queen is facing right in this portrait and she is wearing a simple dress, a pearl necklace, and pearl earrings. She looks as though she is entertaining guests or something more casual but yet has a stately, confident look about her. On her right shoulder is ‘SB’ for the artist’s initials. To the left of the queen’s portrait is ‘Elizabeth II’. Above the image is ‘2020’. To the right is ‘D.G. REGINA’, which is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase, ‘Dei Gratia, Regina’ which means ‘By the Grace of God, Queen’. Below the queen is ‘10 DOLLARS.
The reverse features the image of a kraken, the mythical beast that was likely inspired by a giant squid. Sailors feared this creature would drag sailors down to their death. The Kraken is shown here tearing apart a ship. This is a highly detailed and beautiful design. Above this image is ‘CANADA’. Right under the kraken is ‘9999’. Across the bottom of the coin is ‘FINE SILVER 2 OZ ARGENT PUR’. In tiny letters, right below one of the tentacles is ‘GG’ for Gerald Gloade.
The 2020 2 oz Canadian Kraken Silver Coin would look great in your collection. Get yours today.
bryanc –
I didn’t purchase the one I have here, but would. This coin is rare and a favorite.