Description
As the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation approaches, celebrations abound. In addition to the foundational role played by the Fathers of Confederation, the support of two royal “mothers”—Queen Victoria and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II—helped to pave the way for national sovereignty. To date, these two exceptional reigns cover a total of 96 of Canada’s 148 years, and each Queen influenced major historical milestones along the way.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Number: 146656
UPC: 6-23932-06833-9
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 10,000
Weight (g): 31,39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Cathy Bursey Sabourin
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Commemorate Her Majesty’s long and eventful reign with a coin of 99.99% pure silver.
- A limited mintage of 10,000 means that this coin is sure to be sought after by collectors.
- The Royal Canadian Mint’s new series of 99.99% gold and silver coins celebrates the important contributions of Canada’s two Queens and England’s two longest-reigning monarchs.
DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian artist Cathy Bursey Sabourin features two cyphers sitting above a wreath of maple leaves that have a motto ribbon incorporated into the design. On the upper left is the cypher used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and on the upper right is a cypher that was used by Queen Victoria. Each cypher is ensigned with a crown. Each crown is depicted in a style specifically used by each monarch. The motto ribbon, woven into the wreath, is inscribed with the Latin words “VIVAT REGINA”, which means “LONG LIVE THE QUEEN”.
