HOT AIR BALLOONS 1 Oz Silver Coin 20$ Canada 2017

The reverse of the coin designed by Canadian artist Calder Moore creates a captivating and immersive design filled with rich, vibrant colour. The compelling tilt-shift perspective uses strategic sizing and placement of the balloons. A larger balloon extending beyond the field of the coin, and progressively smaller balloons disappearing in the distance, to create an exceptional depth of field that draws the viewer in, as if they are in a basket, gazing out at dozens of other balloonists out for a ride down a mountain valley. Majestic mountains in the distance enhance the sense of depth, while a red-and-white maple leaf balloon salutes Canada's rich ballooning tradition. All around the reverse, the inscriptions: "CANADA" – the issue country, "20 DOLLARS" – the face value, "2017" – the year of issue. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen and "D · G · REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina.