Description
This 2014 $20 fine silver coin is crafted in honour of the stunning McCausland stained-glass dome in Toronto, Ontario’s Casa Loma. Mintage is limited to just 7,500 coins worldwide. As a pure silver coin, this item is GST/HST exempt.
The Design:
At the heart of the disc lies a raised polished silver circle framed with engraved rays. The image is divided into four quadrants by raised silver lines. Each of the four lines bears a stylized cluster of nine purple grapes. These four clusters are separated from each other by dark green leaves set against a engraved lighter green background. A golden vine encircles the central portion of the image. The outer rim of the image is lined with alternating light green segments.
Casa Loma:
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown Toronto, now a museum and landmark. It was originally a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellat and was constructed over a three-year period from 1911–1914. It boasts 98 rooms, 30 bathrooms, 25 fireplaces, 3 bowling alleys, a shooting gallery, wine cellar capable of holding 1,700 bottles, an incompleted 18-metre long indoor swimming pool, and a 243-metre tunnel constructed 6 metres underground which connects Casa Loma to the stables across the street.
