Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. Below, double dates “1952” and “2022”, separated by four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins throughout her reign. Inscription with legend and date surrounding obverse.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
2023
1952⁘2022
SB (Translation: Elizabeth the Second, Queen by the grace of God.)
Reverse description
Inscription to left and right, maple leaf security elements above and below surrounding central design with three parts: Right element has central blossoming red flower with yellow figure raising child. To either side, a red and yellow forget-me-not with five petals, a red flower containing a yellow rising sun, and a red berry. Above, two red, yellow, and black butterflies facing center. Right border has seven phases of the Grandmother Moon. Bottom element has a white ulu, facing downwards, with a red, yellow, and black Delta braid motif at the tip. In front, an inukshuk standing with black tusks at either side. Behind, a yellow rising sun with yellow ocean waves at either side. Bottom border has a Delta braid. Left Element has a white infinity flag motif. Behind, a red and white Métis sash. Below, a yellow portion of a red river cart wheel. Above, a flower with yellow center and with four red petals and one white petal. Black beads surround the flower. Left Border is a Métis sash. Behind central design is a green background.
