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

€2.00
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 descriptionHead 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 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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