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| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Ago Aarand Reverse: Stan Witten |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II at approximately 64 years of age, rendered in a formal portrait style. The Queen is shown diademed, wearing the Royal Diadem tiara, a necklace, and drop earrings. The surrounding legend reads ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA, with the denomination 25 CENTS positioned below the bust. The portrait, engraved by Ago Aarand after Dora de Pédery-Hunt's design, is executed with fine detail in the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a bush plane in flight, representing the series theme 'The Airplane Opens the North,' celebrating the role of bush aviation in the development of Canada's northern territories. The aircraft is shown in profile against an open field, conveying movement and exploration. The bilingual inscription NOVEMBER 1999 NOVEMBRE arcs around the design, flanking the country name CANADA along the upper border. The initials BRB appear in the lower field. The composition was engraved by Stan Witten as the eleventh issue in the 1999 Millennium 25-cent series. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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