| Coin | Silver Ounce 2021 Queen's 95th Birthday |
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Like many other mints, the Royal Canadian Mint issues coins in precious metals having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. Many of these are in the one ounce (1 oz) silver format which is very popular internationally.
The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at collectors who appreciate these special editions as pieces of art, or for commemorative reasons.
This commemorative one-ounce silver $20 coin, named by the RCM The Queen Elizabeth II Equestrian Monument $20 Fine Silver Coin, celebrates the 95th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on April 5 2021.
The coin was issued in a special commemorative set only. The mint says about it:
"In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday, the Royal Canadian Mint and The Royal Mint are pleased to present this two-coin set that celebrates our shared sovereign. Her Majesty is our first reigning monarch to reach a 95th birthday - a personal milestone that is cause for celebration in 2021. Beautifully rendered and presented side by side, these 1 oz. silver coins form a lovingly crafted, two-nation tribute to Her Majesty on this momentous occasion." |
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse of the coin features the four effigies of Queen Elizabeth II which have been used on Canadian coinage at different times.
On top is her 2003 portrait by Susanna_Blunt, as current at the time the coin was issued; it shows the monarch facing right, bare headed (not crowned), and wearing a pearl necklace and pearl stud earrings. In small letters below left, on the shoulder of the Queen's garment, the initials of the designer, SB (for Susanna Blunt).
On the left, the portrait of the Queen by Mary Gillick, used in Canada 1953 - 1964. Below, the portrait of the Queen by Arnold Machin, used in Canada 1965 - 1989. On the right, the portrait of the Queen by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, used in Canada 1990 - 2002 ()the author's initials are on the neck truncation.
The effigies, surrounded by floral motifs, are arranged around a small circle at centre, around which is inscribed the monarch's legend ELIZABETH II D · G · REGINA; translated from Latin, the legend means "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen". At centre, the date 2021. |
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| Reverse | |
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The reverse design features The Queen Elizabeth II Equestrian Monument by sculptor Jack Harman (1927 - 2001). It depicts Her Majesty riding astride her horse, Centenial. The statue was unveiled by Her Majesty on 1 July 1992 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada.
Around above left, the name of the country: CANADA; separated from it by a maple leaf, which is the symbol of Canada, the face value 20 DOLLARS. |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Proof FDC.
Issued only in a two-coin set with a British one-ounce silver coin. |
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