$20 - Natural Wonders, The Hopewell Rocks (2004)
Mintage: 16,918
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Weight: 31.39 g
Diameter: 38mm
Edge: serrated
Certificate: serialized #18057
Face Value: $20
Finish: proof
Series: Natural Wonders Series dates (2003 - 2005)
Artist: Stan Witten (reverse)
$20 - Natural Wonders 2004 The Hopewell Rocks
When glaciers from the last Ice Age began to melt 13,000
years ago, a valley filled with water. As the seawater rose, it began to move
with the daily rhythm of the tides. Every time it flowed in and out of the
valley, the water caressed the shoreline, filling the vertical cracks in the
cliffs and carrying away bits of rock. After millennia, huge blocks of stone
stood alone, separated from the shore. To this day, 200 billion tons of water
continue to swirl around the base of these rocks, sculpting distinctive
“flowerpot” shapes that draw visitors from around the world. Every day, the sea
retreats from the Bay of Fundy (New Brunswick) to reveal a landscape of unimaginable
artistry, a magical place of ancient sculptures that are still incomplete.
That’s because nature’s creation is always ongoing.