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
CANADA 2 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse description
Scientific instruments used in the early formulation of insulin such as a vial, mortar and pestle, and Erlenmeyer flask overlaid on a maple leaf, as well as red blood cells, glucose, and coloured insulin molecules. The words INSULIN / INSULINE appear on the coin’s outer ring, as do the years 1921 and 2021.
