1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun

€313,472.00
IssuerCanada
Year2010
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Dollar
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight25.175 g
Dimensions36.07 mm
Thickness3.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper)
Milled (high relief)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Susan Taylor
Reverse: Cecily Mok
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#106938, KM#975
Obverse descriptionHead of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II · 2010 Logo des jeux olympiques Vancouver 2010
Reverse descriptionSince time immemorial, the sun has been a powerful symbol for people throughout the world. It has also been a cornerstone in the culture of Canada’s many First Nations communities, representing life, abundance, healing and peace. The sun was carved on masks and totem poles and is the symbol that currently crowns the world’s tallest totem located in Alert Bay (British Columbia).  One First Nations legend recounts how Raven released the sun from a box. People believed the Sun Chief could be reached by climbing a chain of arrows, and that he descended from the sky each day by sliding down the sun’s long rays.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCanada dollar Vancouver 2010
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage2010  - Frosted relief on a proof-like field - 5 000
Catalog ID8841919310
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