200 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II, Grizzly Bear
| Emisor | Canada |
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| Año | 2023 |
| Tipo | Non-circulating coin |
| Valor | 200 Dollars |
| Moneda | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composición | Gold (.9999) |
| Peso | 31.16 g |
| Diámetro | 30 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | Milled (high relief) |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | Susan Taylor |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | RCM/MRC#208838 |
| Descripción del anverso | The obverse features a maple leaf pattern, head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. Effigy is accompanied by a special marking consisting of double dates `1952` and `2022,` separated by four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins throughout the reign of Elizabeth II. |
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| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso |
ELIZABETH II CANADA 2023 D·G·REGINA 1952 2022 SB 20 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II, Queen by the grace of God) |
| Descripción del reverso | Your coin’s reverse invites you to step into the boreal forest of Western Canada, where the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) reigns supreme. The low perspective, combined with Ultra High Relief (UHR), emphasizes the grizzly bear’s imposing size and appearance. Standing on a rock outcrop or cliff and surrounded by towering conifers, the elusive grizzly has perceived a threat as it looks down from its perch, the bear has raised its paw as if to strike and has a fierce expression on its face. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | ED |
| Canto | Interrupted serrations |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
2023 - Proof - 575 |
| ID de Numisquare | 1296277480 |
| Información adicional |
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Historical Context: This 200 Dollars coin, issued by Canada in 2023, holds profound numismatic significance as one of the final issues bearing the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Despite her passing in September 2022, coins dated 2023 featuring her portrait were struck from dies prepared prior to her death, or as deliberate final tributes, marking the poignant conclusion of her historic seventy-year reign. This coin thus serves as a tangible link to the enduring bond between Canada and the British monarchy, capturing a moment of transition and remembrance in the nation's history.
Artistry: The obverse of this coin features the dignified effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, likely the fourth portrait by Susanna Blunt, a design familiar to Canadian coinage for decades. The reverse showcases a powerful and dynamic depiction of a Grizzly Bear, a quintessential symbol of Canada's vast wilderness and natural heritage. The artistic style is characteristically naturalistic and highly detailed, reflecting the Royal Canadian Mint's tradition of employing talented artists to capture the intricate textures of fur, musculature, and the fierce spirit of Canadian wildlife, often rendered with a sense of movement and vitality.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .9999 pure gold, weighing 31.16 grams (one troy ounce) and measuring 30 mm in diameter, this coin exemplifies the Royal Canadian Mint's renowned technical precision. For grading, collectors should focus on the high-points of the design: the queen's hair and crown on the obverse, and the grizzly bear's fur texture, snout, and claws on the reverse. A strong strike will exhibit full detail in these areas, often with a deep cameo contrast between frosted devices and brilliant fields, typical of collector-grade RCM issues. Pristine fields free of marks are paramount for top grades.