2 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II, Jean Paul Riopelle, Colored

€1.00
IssuerCanada
Year2023
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionBimetallic: brass plated aluminium bronze centre in nickel plated steel ring
Weight6.99 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness1.75 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Colored
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Susan Taylor
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#244655, RCM/MRC#244658, RCM/MRC#208343, RCM/MRC#244656, RCM/MRC#208111, KM#3348
Obverse description(fr) Tête à droite de la reine Élisabeth II, âgée de 77 ans, sans couronne, portant un collier et des boucles d`oreilles. Y figure également une marque spéciale composée de quatre perles et d’une double date, laquelle symbolise les quatre effigies de la Reine ayant orné les pièces canadiennes ainsi que la durée de son règne.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA 2023 1952⁘2022 SB
Reverse descriptionThe central disc features an interpretation of elements from painting no. 29 of Jean Paul Riopelle`s fresco L`Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg, while the outer ring bears the centenary mark `Riopelle100` (courtesy of Fondation Riopelle).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 DOLLARS CANADA RIOPELLE 100
EdgeAlternatively smooth and fluted
Mint
Mintage2023  - Individual circulation coin - 2 000 000
2023  - RCM/MRC#208111; Brilliant Uncirculated - 375 000
2023  - RCM/MRC#208343; Brilliant Uncirculated - 50 000
2023  - RCM/MRC#244655; Brilliant Uncirculated - 250 000
2023  - RCM/MRC#244658; Brilliant Uncirculated - 250 000
2023  - RMC/MRC#244656; Brilliant Uncirculated - 50 000
Catalog ID7319771270
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