20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Grey Wolves, Canada

Designed by Canadian artist Claude Thivierge, your coin fuses two different art styleslow poly art and a more true-to-life stylefor a contemporary take on a classic wilderness icon. On this misty, moonlit night, Canis lupus moves swiftly and silently down a rocky outcrop in Canadas boreal forest. Boldcolour over the engraved relief brings the landscape to life through a wealth of textural details that add a realistic touch to this multi-layered design. The coins silver surface is visible within the two engraved wolves, which are comprised of multiple polygon shapes that define the low poly art style. In spite of the straight lines and pointed edges, each shape is carefully positioned to convey thenatural curves of the grey wolfs familiar outline, while various finishing techniques mimic the effect of light and shadows. One wolfs instinctive leap suddenly creates the illusion of movement, transformation and the shattering of boundariesthose of its geometric form, and the reverse image itselfas its depiction artfully transitions from abstract to realism. The word CANADA,the face value 20 DOLLARS andthe year 2018 are engraved along the rim that frames much of the reverse image.

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Claude Thivierge

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.

Susan Taylor

Susanna Blunt

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