Canadian 2013 $20 Iceberg Commemorative Silver Coin at Face Value

Available now from the Royal Canadian Mint is the 2013 $20 Iceberg Commemorative Silver Coin. This strike is issued as the third 2013-dated release from the Mint’s extremely popular "Exchange $20 for $20" program.

Coins under the program are composed of 99.99% pure silver and are sold to the public at their legal tender face value of $20. Mintage of the Iceberg Silver Coin is limited to 225,000, which is 25,000 less than prior releases.

The decreased mintage could intensify demand. Since the series of silver coins debuted, all have attained a sell-out status with some claiming that distinction within days of release. But then again, earlier releases were supported by higher silver prices.

The program debuted in 2011 and has featured a total of nine silver coins including this newest one. A complete listing of the "Exchange $20 for $20" coins is offered below along with mintages and release dates.

Silver Coins in $20 for $20 Series	Mintage	Release
2011 $20 Maple Leaf Commemorative Silver Coins	200,000	February 2011
2011 $20 Canoe Commemorative Silver Coins	250,000	October 2011
2012 $20 Polar Bear Commemorative Silver Coins	250,000	February 2012
2012 $20 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Coin	250,000	May 2012
2012 $20 Farewell to the Penny Commemorative Silver Coins	250,000	August 2012
2012 $20 Magical Reindeer Commemorative Silver Coins	250,000	September 2012
2013 $20 Hockey Commemorative Silver Coins	250,000	January 2013
2013 $20 Wolf Commemorative Silver Coins	250,000	March 2013
2013 $20 Silver Iceberg Commemorative Silver Coins	250,000	July 2013

 

A $20 Silver Santa Commemorative Coin is scheduled to appear as the next strike from the "Exchange $20 for $20" program.

Iceberg Silver Coin Designs and Specifications

On the reverse of the coin, a design depicting an iceberg is offered. The iceberg is shown as it would appear floating in the ocean with a small portion above the water line. Also offered in the design are two whales. The reverse image is the work of Royal Canadian Mint artist Emily Damstra.

The artist’s initials of "ED" appear on the reverse. Also inscribed are "20 DOLLARS", "ARGENT PUR FINE SILVER 9999", "CANADA" and "2013."

The obverse showcases Susanna Blunt’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II" and "D.G. REGINA."

Specifications of the Iceberg Silver Coin include 7.96 grams of .9999 fine silver. This is slightly more than one-quarter ounce of the precious metal. All silver coins of the series have a diameter of 27 mm and are struck to specimen quality.

Each are encapsulated and appear in a clear pouch attached to an illustrated folder. Images of the coin, its specifications and a certificate of authenticity are found on the folder.

Ordering Information

The 2013 $20 Silver Iceberg Commemorative Coin is available from the Royal Canadian Mint, while supplies last. A limit of three coins per household is in place. Orders from Canada and the United States may be made via the RCM website on the $20 for $20 page.