2 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II, 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean Paul Riopelle
2 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II, 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean Paul Riopelle
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Issuer
Canada
Year
2023
Type
Commemorative circulation coin
Value
2 Dollars
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: brass plated aluminium bronze centre in nickel plated steel ring
Weight
6.99 g
Dimensions
28 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape and Technique
Round Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
Susan Taylor
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Head to the right of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 77, uncrowned, wearing a necklace and earrings. Also included is a special mark consisting of four pearls and a double date, which symbolizes the four effigies of the Queen that have adorned Canadian coins and the length of her reign.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
2023
1952⁘2022
SB
Reverse description
The 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 script
Latin
Reverse lettering
2 DOLLARS CANADA
RIOPELLE 100
Edge
Alternatively smooth and fluted
Mint
Mintage
2023 - (fr) Pièce individuelle de circulation - 1 000 000 2023 - (fr) RCM/MRC#208343; BU - 50 000 2023 - (fr) RCM/MRC#244655; BU - 250 000 2023 - (fr) RCM/MRC#244658; BU - 250 000 2023 - (fr) RMC/MRC#244656; BU - 50 000
