Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II 2018 D·G·REGINA
SB
CANADA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse description
The only decimal coin ever struck for the province (KM# 4). Released in 1872, it features an oak tree motif adapted from the provincial great seals. Latin motto is inscribed beneath a vignette of a tall oak tree (representing Great Britain) sheltering three oak saplings (which symbolize the three counties of Prince Edward Island, King, Queen and Prince).
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
PARVA SUB INGENTI
1 CENT
ILE-DU-PRINCE-EDOUARD (Translation: The small under [the protection of] the great)