The field pattern repeats on the coin’s obverse, where yellow gold plating highlights the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. Effigy is accompanied by special marking consisting of double dates `1952` and `2022,` separated by four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins during the reign of Elizabeth II.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II
1952 ⁘ 2022
20 DOLLARS 2024
Reverse description
Your coin’s reverse features Walter Ott’s Silver Maple Leaf (SML) bullion design. Struck incuse and backed by a “maple burst” field pattern, the iconic sugar maple leaf is plated with yellow gold and reaches a depth of 1.5 millimetres.
