100 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II, Lunar Year of the Rabbit

€1.00
IssuerCanada
Year2023
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value100 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionGold (.9999)
Weight15.43 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Susan Taylor
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#204148, KM#3324
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 100 DOLLARS
(Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionInspired by the Chinese legend of the Jade Rabbit, the reverse design by artist Aries Cheung celebrates the Year of the Rabbit by showing the zodiac animal in a composed stance. Water is the dominant element in 2023 and it is represented by windmill-like wave patterns the “wind” and “water” that is feng shui, which helps bring about more health and prosperity. In addition to these waves, wing-like motifs adorn the Rabbit’s ears and shoulders. Flowering plants and cinnamon leaves appear on one side of the Rabbit, while Moon Palace the residence of Chang’e, the goddess of the moon appears on the other side, where it is surrounded by auspicious cloud patterns. The reverse includes the word “CANADA”, the Chinese character for “Rabbit”, the year “2023” and the face value, “100 DOLLARS”.
Reverse scriptChinese, Latin
Reverse letteringCANADA 2023 AC
EdgeSerrated
Mint
Mintage2023  - Proof - 1 888
Catalog ID6765140780
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