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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Discovery of Insulin
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA CANADA 2 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Central bimetallic core features a stylized maple leaf overlaid with scientific instruments associated with the early development of insulin, including a vial, mortar and pestle, and an Erlenmeyer flask, along with schematic representations of red blood cells, glucose molecules, and insulin molecules. The outer nickel-plated steel ring bears the bilingual legend INSULIN / INSULINE flanking the commemorative dates 1921 and 2021, marking the centenary of insulin's discovery. The engraver's initials JK appear in the field. |
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| Mint | Royal Canadian Mint |
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