An emblematic crown. Two of the world’s most famous
crowns are represented in this design: the Imperial State
Crown, worn on formal occasions as an expression of
authority and tradition; and St. Edward’s Crown, the
coronation crown, which is included in the Royal Cypher.
Tribute obverse. Marked by a small Tudor rose, the tribute
obverse combines the four different effigies that have graced
Canadian coins since Queen Elizabeth II ’s coronation in
1953. This obverse is only featured on the numismatic coins
in the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign collection.
A nation remembers. Every numismatic coin in the Queen
Elizabeth II’s Reign collection comes with special
commemorative packaging.
Low mintage. Only 8,000 coins are available to collectors
worldwide.
Glass stones
On your coin’s reverse, the artistic interpretation of the Imperial
State Crown is enhanced with 16 blue and green glass stones that
add color. They also represent some of the historic jewels that
famously adorn the crown, as well as those from Queen Elizabeth
II’s jewellery collection.
Crystals
The reverse also features four crystals—one for each of the
effigies that have graced Canada’s circulation coins since 1953.
The symbol of a reign
Included on the coin’s reverse, Queen Elizabeth II’s personal
identifier, the Royal Cypher, served as a symbol of Canada’s
sovereignty and its sovereign for 70 years.
DID YOU KNOW?
While St. Edward’s Crown is only ever used for the coronation, the
Imperial State Crown (or Crown of State) is worn on formal
occasions, such as the State Opening of (British) Parliament.
The State Crown has been replaced 10 times since the
Restoration in 1660. The one depicted on this coin was made for
the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI, in
1937; it is a replica of the crown designed for Queen Elizabeth II’s
great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, in 1838.
The coin’s reverse features the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth
II surrounded by an artistic representation of the Imperial State
Crown, as viewed from above. An arrangement of 8 blue and 8
green glass stones stand in for the array of precious stones that
adorn the crown, while the reverse includes four crystals—one for
each of the effigies that have graced Canada’s coins since 1953.
Double dated to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign,
the tribute obverse is marked by a Tudor rose and features the
four historic effigies of Queen Elizabeth II (left to right): the 2003-
2022 effigy by Susanna Blunt; the 1990-2002 effigy by Dora de
Pédery-Hunt; the 1965-1989 effigy by Arnold Machin; and the
1953-1964 effigy by Mary Gillick.
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