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 CANADA D·G·REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse description
The design is based on the earlier poppy coin, issued four years ago. In the middle of a maple leaf, a poppy, the symbol of remembrance of the sacrifice in World War I and other wars, is coloured in red - and surrounded with the legend `REMEMBER SOUVENIR`, the face value and the inscription `ARMISTICE`
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
1918 ARMISTICE 2008
25 Cents
REMEMBER
SOUVENIR
CS
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg,Canada (1976-date)