20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Holiday Reindeer, Canada

Designed by Canadian artist Lisa Thomson-Khan, your coin inspires a renewed belief in the magic of the holidays. In this winter wonderland, three snowflake-shaped Swarovski crystal elements add a sparkleto the night air as fluffy, white snowflakes gently fall upon the slumbering landscape. The view is an unusual one, with brick chimneys in the background and overlapping the rim to the right of the image;given the presence of certain hooved creatures anda famous sleigh, it becomes immediately clear thatit is Christmas Eve and we are rare witnesses to a special moment. There on a residential rooftop, tworeindeer are prominently showcased, their featuresbeautifully rendered with detailed engraving. The viewers eye is naturally drawn to the two round, yellow Swarovski crystal elements that hang from the reindeers harnesses and glisten against the snowy backdrop. As they stand waiting, one reindeer turns its head back to glance at the sleigh, as though it is at the ready to signal their passengers return so that they may continue on their magical journey.

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Lisa Thompson-Khan

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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