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| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears the fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by sculptor Susanna Blunt, depicting the monarch in right-facing profile as rendered for Canadian coinage from 2003 onward. The Queen is shown bare-headed, wearing a necklace and drop earrings, with fine detail in the portraiture conveying her likeness at approximately 77 years of age. The legend ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA arcs around the upper field in Latin script, denoting her title by the grace of God. The design is set against a smooth, mirror-like proof field characteristic of Royal Canadian Mint presentation coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed high-relief rendering of a Canadian D-10 class steam locomotive advancing toward the right, depicted in three-quarter perspective with fine engraving capturing the boiler, driving wheels, smoke deflectors, and running gear in meticulous detail. Steam and motion are suggested through the dynamic composition, evoking the era of Canadian railway expansion. The locomotive is set against a polished proof field, with the design occupying the full extent of the coin's face. The legend CANADA 2011 arcs along the upper rim, while the denomination 20 DOLLARS is inscribed along the lower field. This coin is the fourth and final issue in the Royal Canadian Mint's series celebrating historic Canadian locomotives. |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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