Description

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the first monarch to be crowned “Queen of Canada” and it is our third time to portray her on a repouss?-inspired coin. She witnessed key turning points in world history, and shone as a luminary through periods of unprecedented change. Special antiquing heightens the historic essence of this coin, the final issue in this must-have subscription celebrating Canada’s beloved monarch.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• The Mint’s THIRD repouss?-inspired coin ever, an ancient technique that results in an astounding relief that rises an incredible from the surface of the coin!
• A rare, must-have example of repouss?, executed with modern technology that takes this ancient art form to unparalleled heights. Its struck relief exceeds 5mm off the surface of the coin.
• Special antiquing creates the allure of a 19th-century coin, and the deep indentations that would normally appear on the obverse of a repouss?-inspired coin have been filled with silver to create a flawlessly smooth surface a stunning blend of two technologies spanning centuries!
• A highly collectible keepsake in this historic subscription celebrating The Queen’s life from princess, to young queen, to royal matriarch with repouss?-inspired coins.

DESIGN

The portrait, created by Canadian artist Bonnie Ross, depicts Elizabeth II at the age of her sapphire jubilee. The design echoes the style of The Queen’s effigies that have appeared on coins the face as the central element, shown from the neck up, facing right. The Queen is portrayed with a three-quarter view instead of the traditional side profile, and is flanked by two rows of maple leaves. Her gentle smile reveals the wisdom and experience that are uniquely hers as the longest reigning monarch in Canadian history.