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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Praying Mantis
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II in right-facing profile, as engraved by Susanna Blunt (initials 'SB' visible at the truncation), depicting the Queen wearing a pearl necklace and pearl drop earrings with her hair styled in an upswept coiffure. The portrait is set within a wide, highly polished mirror field characteristic of proof coinage. The legend 'ELIZABETH II D·G· REGINA' is inscribed in evenly spaced capital letters along the upper periphery, divided on either side of the effigy. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a highly detailed naturalistic rendering of a praying mantis perched laterally upon a broad leaf, its characteristic raptorial forelegs extended forward and its elongated body prominently displayed. The insect's wings are depicted in fine relief, conveying the intricate venation and texture of the creature's anatomy with exceptional engraving precision. The composition is centered within a wide proof field, with the legend 'CANADA 2012' arching along the upper periphery and the denomination '10 DOLLARS' inscribed in capital letters along the lower periphery. The design, engraved by Konrad Wachelko, is part of the Royal Canadian Mint's 'Insects' series celebrating Canadian wildlife. |
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