Canada: 2018 $20 Majestic Wildlife: Courageous Cougar - 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin

Canada: 2018 $20 Majestic Wildlife: Courageous Cougar - 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin

Design: The coin features a detailed reproduction of the Star of Military Valour, one of three Military Valour Decorations established in 1993. As originally designed by the late Bruce W. Beatty, C.M., S.O.M., C.D., the four-pointed gold star is patterned after the Star of Courage, with sculpted maple leaves positioned at each of the four angles. The Star's colours are replicated by an application of red, silver and gold translucent paint over the engraved elements—especially the maple leaf superimposed in the centre and surrounded by a laurel wreath. The reverse includes the engraved commemorative dates "1993" and "2018", as well as the word "CANADA". The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Mintage: 6,000

Composition: 99.99% pure silver

Finish: proof

Weight (g): 31.39

Diameter (mm): 38

Edge: serrated

Face value: $20

Artist: Pierre Leduc (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Packaging: The coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.