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4 Dollars - Elizabeth II War of 1812, Charles-Michel de Salaberry
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susan Taylor, depicting the Queen in a mature portrait with a pearl necklace and earrings. The legend ELIZABETH II is inscribed along the left rim, CANADA D•G•REGINA along the upper right rim, and the date 2013 appears in the lower field. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a polished proof field, surrounded by a beaded inner border. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a right-facing bust portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel de Salaberry in military uniform, occupying the right portion of the field. The background is engraved with repeated bilingual text referencing the War of 1812 in both English and French, creating a layered documentary effect. A colored red maple leaf bearing the year 1812 in red appears prominently in the lower-center field. The denomination 4 DOLLARS is inscribed in the upper portion of the field, and the surname DE SALABERRY is rendered in large lettering across the center-left of the design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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