This $20 coin is 99.99% pure silver, with a diameter of 38 millimetres and a nominal metal weight of 31.39 grams.

The reverse image by Canadian artist Walter Ott features a maple leaf. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il by Susanna Blunt.

Both the reverse leaf image and the obverse effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il are incuse. The coin also bears edge lettering with repeats of the number "30" flanked by maple leaves.