Description

A flag-shaped tribute to history, heraldry and royal tradition

It is the foremost flag of the Crown in Canada, and the personal banner of our Head of State.

Since its adoption in 1962, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II?s Personal Canadian Flag has adorned countless buildings, ships, aircraft and vehicles during 20 official tours. The Canada-specific Royal flag is only flown in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and it salutes Her Majesty as the Queen of Canada.

This special tribute piece marks the first appearance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II?s Personal Canadian Flag on a coin?a flag-shaped coin, no less.

All heraldic elements have been preserved but redrawn to add movement to the flag, with vivid colours that hint at a shining pride. A fresh, new take on the lion and unicorn supporters of the Arms of Canada completes the meticulously sculpted design.

It is a striking reminder of the enduring connection between Canadians and Her Majesty, who, for over six decades, has dutifully embodied the Canadian state.

KEY SPECIAL FEATURES:

First appearance on a coin. This is the first time Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II?s Personal Canadian Flag has ever been featured on a coin.

A flag-shaped tribute. Shaped like a flag, this fine silver piece celebrates the deep, enduring connection between Canada and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

A design steeped in tradition. All heraldic elements have been preserved and re-drawn by the artist, Cathy Bursey-Sabourin

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Frostings add nuance. Different finishes emphasize the sculpted intricacies of this design and help bring out every little engraved detail.

Colour and a proof finish. The original flag?s colours have been re-created on the reverse but with slightly lighter hues, to mimic the effect of sunlight shining through the raised flag.

DID YOU KNOW?

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II?s Personal Canadian Flag was adopted in 1962 and first used in 1964 during a royal visit. While Canada shares its Head of State with 15 other independent Commonwealth Nations, the Canada-specific Royal flag is based on the Arms of Canada and reflects Her Majesty?s title as Queen of Canada

It takes precedence over our national flag. Wherever Her Majesty is attending a function or residing in Canada, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II?s Personal Canadian Flag takes precedence over the National Flag of Canada. The Governor General?s flag also takes precedence over Canada?s flag during special functions such as when the Governor General presides over the Canada Day ceremony on Parliament Hill.

Canada was one of the first Commonwealth realms to create personal flags for other members of the Royal Family. While personal flags for use in Canada have also been assigned and used by other members of the Royal Family, they are all based on the flag depicted on the coin?s reverse. ?In 2011, the Canadian Heraldic Authority unveiled two new Royal flags that were created for His Royal Highness Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, and His Royal Highness Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge. Several other Royal flags have since been created.

DESIGN

The reverse image by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin features a coloured rendering of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II?s Personal Canadian Flag. Slightly lighter colours simulate the effect of sunlight shining through the raised flag. This flag consists of the escutcheon of the Arms of Canada in banner form, surmounted by Her Majesty?s device: a blue roundel with the letter ?E? surmounted by the Royal Crown and framed by a gold wreath of Tudor roses. Along with a decorative scroll, the lion and unicorn supporters of the Arms are inspired by the stone-carved fa?ade of Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario, and the bronze door plates that adorn The Queen?s Entrance at the official residence of the Governor General of Canada. The obverse features a concentric pattern of maple leaves and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

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