20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Viola Desmond

Issuer Canada
Year 2019
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 20 Dollars
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Silver (.9999)
Weight 31.39 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Susan Taylor
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#171542, KM#2817
Obverse description 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 2019 D•G•REGINA SB 20 DOLLARS
(Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse description Your coin features a reproduction of an iconic photograph of Viola Desmond, whose signature is reproduced from a diploma issued by the Desmond Studio of Beauty Culture. Double dates commemorate Viola Desmond’s birth date (“1914”) and the year of her passing (“1965”), while the necklace in the photograph inspired the stylized heart.
Reverse script Latin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse lettering CANADA Viola Desmond 1914 ♥ 1965
Edge Serrated
Mint
Mintage 2019 - Proof - 8 000
Numisquare ID 9511327570
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