150 Dollars - Elizabeth II Blessings of Longevity

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IssuerCanada
Year2014
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value150 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionGold (.99999)
Weight10.4 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueScalloped (with 12 notches)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Susan Taylor
Reverse: Cecily Mok
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#130330, KM#1772
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 • FINE GOLD 99999 OR PUR •
(Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionDesigned by Canadian artist Charles Vinh, your coin is reminiscent of traditional Chinese papercuts and centres on two cranes as they stand poised on a pine tree branch. A side profile of these revered birds perfectly showcase the sharp contrast between their white primary feathers and their black neck, as well as the darker wing and tail feathersthat flow down behind them. The pair is turned towards the left, which features the Chinese symbol for `longevity.` The pine tree that fills the lower and top portion of the image field further strengthens the image`s message, which bestows upon the owner a blessing `to live as long as the pine and crane.`
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering150 DOLLARS 2014 CANADA
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage2014  - Proof - 887
Catalog ID4579109460
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