2020 Canada Black and Gold The Canadian Horse Pure Silver Gold Rhodium Coin

  
For thousands of years, horses have been our partners in transforming the world. Canada's own national horse, the Canadian horse, is a living connection to our nation's past and the embodiment of our spirit today: strong, hardy and even-tempered.

This gold- and black rhodium-plated coin celebrates the human-horse relationship while bringing awareness to an emblem's near extinction status. The circular, yin yang-like design reflects on the breed's near-extinction and comeback; it also speaks to the many ways horses support our wellbeing.

It is a powerful representation of a timeless bond between our species-two opposing yet complimentary forces that have moved forward as one. Gold and black rhodium plating colours this horse-themed tribute coin.

Inspired by the yin yang symbol, the circular reverse design by Claude Thivierge features two side profiles of the Canadian horse (Equus ferus caballus)-one plated with gold, the other with black rhodium. The two opposites interact to form a single dynamic image that celebrates the human-horse relationship and reflects on the heritage breed's near extinction status. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The Canadian horse is a little known national treasure.

Across the centuries, it has played a critical role in the economic and social development of Canada; it has impacted agriculture, trade, transportation, and has even taken part in wars. " Regent Lalonde: President, Upper Canada District Canadian Horse Breeders "Inspired by equine-based therapy, I suggested we present the horse as a mirror of our emotions.

The artist created an image of two Canadian horses that form independent parts of a whole-two opposite forces that cannot exist without the other. Pascal Clément: CNC Programmer, Engraving, Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage 3,500 Composition 99.99% pure silver Embellishments Plating Weight 31.39 g Edge serrated Certificate serialized Face Value 20 dollars Finish matte proof with black rhodium and gold plating Artist Claude Thivierge (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse).