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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Ski Racing
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Reference(s) | Ch#RC-707, KM#315 |
| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, depicted at approximately 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, a necklace, and earrings, as rendered by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The regal portrait is positioned centrally within the coin's field. The surrounding legend reads 'ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA' in Latin characters. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a dynamic winter sports scene commemorating the centennial of the First Canadian Ski Running and Ski Jumping Championships of 1898, featuring skiers in motion. The design by Ago Aarand captures the athleticism and historical significance of the event. The denomination '50 CENTS' and the commemorative date range '1898-1998' appear as part of the legend, framing the central sporting imagery within the coin's field. |
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