Canada

2016

This 20 Dollar Canadian commemorative coin, titled Mother Earth, presents a powerful ecological narrative centered on the planet as a living, interconnected system. The obverse features a colorized Earth enclosed within a droplet-like form, symbolizing the fragility and preciousness of natural resources, particularly water. Surrounding the globe are finely engraved animals, plants, and landscapes representing biodiversity across ecosystems—land, air, and water unified within a single composition. The reverse bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, providing a formal counterbalance to the organic imagery. Through its sculptural relief and selective color, the coin emphasizes environmental stewardship, planetary balance, and humanity’s responsibility toward nature.