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25 Dollars - Elizabeth II The arctic fox
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, sculpted by Susan Taylor, depicting the monarch at approximately 77 years of age in right-facing profile. The Queen is portrayed bare-headed with her hair styled close to the head, and wears a necklace and drop earrings. The legend ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA encircles the upper portion of the field, with the initials SB appearing beneath the portrait truncation, denoting the engraver. The effigy is rendered in high relief against a smooth field characteristic of proof-quality coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed engraved portrait of a Canadian Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus), designed by Steven Stewart, rendered in fine relief with naturalistic fur texture and alert expression. The fox is depicted in a composed, lifelike pose that showcases the species' distinctive features including its thick winter coat and compact form. The Linnaean binomial VULPES LAGOPUS arcs along the lower portion of the coin, identifying the species by its scientific name. The legend CANADA 2013 25 DOLLARS appears around the remaining perimeter, incorporating the country of issue, year, and denomination. The composition reflects the Royal Canadian Mint's tradition of wildlife-themed fine gold coinage with a strong emphasis on naturalistic engraving. |
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