Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 tears 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 with a repeating scallop pattern.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II 2024 D•G•REGINA
1952 ⁘ 2022
SB (Translation: Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God)
Reverse description
The reverse features a highly detailed depiction of the Chinese Zodiac’s most powerful animal sign, the Dragon, amid auspicious cherry blossoms and clouds. Facing the viewer, the Dragon offers the blessing of its magical powers, as it clutches the Dragon Pearl or Fire Ball representing wisdom and bearing the Chinese character “龍” (“Dragon”) in the Yan script calligraphy style.