Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA
100 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse description
Inspired 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”.