10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 1/2 oz. Canadian Maple Leaves 2016

€1.00
IssuerCanada
Year2016
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.9999)
Weight16.1 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Susan Taylor
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#154436, KM#2139
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 D•G•REGINA
(Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionDesigned by Canadian artist Donna Kriekle, your coin features an artistic interpretation of the cycle of life, which is exemplified by the evolution of a sugar maple (Acer saccharum) leaf. Each element draws parallels to the artist`s own family tree, with each generation represented by the leaf`s different stage of growth: the winged maple key known as a samara (bottom left) represents the children, and the promise of new life; the curved appearance of the branch follows the progression of time, as gentle flowers turn into young leaves; the deeply veined appearance of the mature leaf then gives way to the broad, elder leaf in autumn.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCANADA 2016 10 DOLLARS DK
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2016  - (fr) Spécimen - 29 776
Catalog ID3117827020
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