Catalog
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | 2003 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 15 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Dora de Pédery-Hunt Reverse: José Osio |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Ch#RC-1608, KM#481 |
| Obverse description | Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 15 DOLLARS CANADA 2003 ELIZABETH II |
| Reverse description | 24 karat, gold-plated cameo in centre depicting a ram, other animals of the remaining lunar years encircle it. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | HC |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
2003 - Proof - 53 714 |
| Numisquare ID | 1007624960 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 2003 Canadian 15 Dollars "Year of the Ram" coin emerged during Queen Elizabeth II's reign, a period of numismatic commemoration. This issue belongs to the Royal Canadian Mint's popular Lunar New Year series, initiated in 1997, reflecting Canada's multiculturalism. The Year of the Ram, symbolizing peace and prosperity, holds deep cultural significance, making this piece resonant for collectors and those honoring Asian traditions.
Artistry: The obverse features Susanna Blunt's effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, her first portrait on Canadian coinage from 2003, depicting the monarch in an uncrowned profile. The reverse, designed by artist Harvey Chan, captures the