| Issuer | Canada |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel |
| Weight | 6.27 g |
| Dimensions | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Hendecagonal (11-sided) Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Susan Taylor |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RCM/MRC#208337, RCM/MRC#244659, RCM/MRC#244655 |
| Obverse description | Head to the right of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 77, uncrowned, wearing a necklace and earrings. Also included is a special mark consisting of four pearls and a double date, which symbolizes the four effigies of the Queen that have adorned Canadian coins and the length of her reign. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA 2023 1952⁘2022 |
| Reverse description | The design on the reverse of the $1 coin, by artist Claire Watson, features a portrait of Elsie MacGill (1905-1980), a pioneer in aeronautics and an advocate of women`s rights, as indicated by the pin she wears representing her time as provincial (Ontario) and national president of the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women`s Clubs. The sky in the background draws attention to some of the engineer`s historic achievements, including the Maple Leaf Trainer II (top) - the first aircraft designed and produced by a woman - and her vital role in the wartime production of Hawker Hurricanes, highlighted on the colorful coin. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CANADA ELSIE MACGILL DOLLARS CW |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2023 - Circulation issue - 1 000 000 2023 - RCM/RCM#208337 - 50 000 2023 - RCM/RCM#244659 - 250 000 2023 - RCM/RCM#244659 - 250 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8272684150 |
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