50 Dollars - Charles III Allegories of Justice and Truth

€1.00
IssuerCanada
Year2025
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.9999) (with a gold-plated embellishment cast in 99.9% pure silver)
Weight144.20 g
Dimensions65.25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#250795
Obverse descriptionThe obverse features laurel branches and bust of King Charles III, in suit and tie, aged 74, facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHARLES III D·G·REX 50 DOLLARS
(Translation: Charles III, by the Grace of God, King)
Reverse descriptionInspired by Walter S. Allward’s statues Ivstitia (Justice) and Veritas (Truth) that stand vigil over the front steps of the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa, this coin features 3D allegorical personifications of Justice and Truth standing on a podium with the letters “SC” (for “Supreme Court”)—a nod to the Cormier Emblem, the Supreme Court’s historic badge, on the institution’s 150ᵗʰ anniversary. The emblem also inspired the laurel wreath along the inner ring that encircles Truth and Justice, with Justice extending her arm to support Truth while holding forth the Sword of Justice. On the outer ring, laurel branches unfurl around the figures, protecting and emboldening them to fulfill their purpose. A scroll banner bears the words “JUSTITIA ET VERITAS”—the Court’s motto and the name of the allegories, which are also visible on the obverse, where the diamond shape formed by nine lozenges (each bearing a maple leaf) represents the Court of nine judges, and is inspired by the Court’s badge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCANADA 2025 JUSTITIA ET VERITAS RY
(Translation: Justice and Truth)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2025  - Antique finish - 1 800
Catalog ID6284799510
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