2019 Canadian $20 Victory Stampede - 1 oz Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coin

2019 Canadian $20 Victory Stampede - 1 oz Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coin

It was a rodeo salute to returning soldiers, and a celebration of victory done Calgary style. From August 25 to 30, 1919, more than 57,000 people attended the Victory Stampede held at Calgary’s Exhibition Grounds. Those in attendance witnessed thrills and spills as hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls competed in events like bronc riding, fancy roping, trick riding, relay races and more. The Victory Stampede celebrated the end of four long years of war and victory in Europe. Despite being a one-off event, the “Great Victory Entertainment” planted the seeds for the 1923 western showcase that kicked off an annual tradition in “Stampede City.”

Ride back in time with our centennial commemoration of the 1919 Victory Stampede. Order today.

Features

A WESTERN-THEMED CENTENNIAL: A 1 oz.-sized celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Victory Stampede, which was held to commemorate the end of the First World War.
SELECTIVE GOLD PLATING TO CONTRAST WITH THE SILVER: Gold plating highlights select design elements on both sides of your coin.
A GOLD-PLATED ROPE RIM: All the engraved details on the reverse are roped in by the gold-plated rim, which resembles the four-strand lariat used to rope livestock in 1919.
HISTORICAL AUTHENTICITY: From the saddle to the cowboy’s spurs, each design element has been carefully researched to reflect Stampede history.
COMPLEX DESIGN: Finely engraved details hint at the excitement of the fast-moving competition.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
1 OZ. 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN: NO GST/HST.

Design

Designed by Michelle Grant, your coin captures the excitement of the roping competition at the 1919 Victory Stampede. In the background, spectators fill the original grandstand in Calgary. In the foreground, a gold-plated cowboy holds the reins tightly with one hand while twirling the lariat overhead, as the horse races towards the target. The gold-plated rim is a four-strand rawhide lariat that was commonly used for roping livestock in that time period. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

Specifications

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 6,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Finish: Proof