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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Johansen's Sulphur
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, depicting a mature, uncrowned right-facing bust of the Queen adorned with a pearl necklace and drop earrings, her hair styled in a characteristic upswept arrangement. The circumscribed legend reads ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA to the left and upper right of the effigy, with the denomination 50 CENTS inscribed along the lower rim. The engraver's initials SB appear discreetly below the portrait truncation. The field exhibits a finely brushed satin finish consistent with the specimen striking technique. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed naturalistic depiction of Johansen's Sulphur butterfly (Colias johanseni) with wings spread in dorsal view, rendered with selective coloring highlighting the characteristic wing patterning of this rare Canadian species. Several stylized wildflowers are engraved in the field surrounding the butterfly, evoking its alpine habitat. The legend CANADA arcs along the upper rim, with the date 2019 inscribed to the right of the central design. The scientific name Colias johanseni appears in italic lettering along the lower rim, and the engraver's initials JK are present in the lower left field. |
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| Edge | Serrated |
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