Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA
20 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse description
The reverse design by Canadian artist Caitlin Lindstrom-Milne is a spiralling wreath arrangement of Remembrance flowers: red-colored poppies and engraved forget-me-nots. Upon a banner bearing the words “CANADA” and “2021” lies a colourful maple leaf, which symbolizes this nation’s gratitude to all who serve and have served their country throughout Canada’s military history. `My grandfather was a Second World War veteran so it was crucial that this piece pays tribute to all who served. I wanted to keep the focus on the significance of the Poppy while balancing it with the forget-me-not flowers. But this isn’t your typical symmetrical wreath: from right to left, the different sizes of poppies create a sweeping spiralling motion that results in a looser, more artistic composition. As a tattoo artist, I’m accustomed to my designs carrying a lot of emotional weight for the client and I love seeing how much joy and happiness it brings them. I’m hoping this coin will do the same to those who receive it – that it brings them peace and happiness, and does their loved ones justice by honouring everything they did for us.` Caitlin Lindstrom-Milne, Artist