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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Canada Takes Wing
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a composite design incorporating five successive royal effigies that have appeared on Canadian coinage since Confederation in 1867. Arranged in sequence, the portraits depict Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II, representing the full succession of monarchs on Canadian coins. Each effigy is rendered in the style characteristic of its respective era, creating a unified panoramic tribute to Canada's numismatic heritage. The legend surrounding the design records the Latin royal titles of each monarch. The date 2021 appears within the design. |
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| Obverse lettering | 2021 ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA GEORGIVS VI D·G·REX GEORGIVS V D·G·REX ET INDIA IMP: EDWARDVS VII D·G·REX IMP: VICTORIA D·G·REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God George VI King by the grace of God George V King and Emperor of India by the grace of God Edward VII King and Emperor by the grace of God Victoria Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | The reverse, designed by Canadian artist Glen Green, features the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver bush plane rendered in a vibrant pop art style, evoking Canada's prominence on the world stage during the post-war era of 1945 to 1967. The iconic aircraft is depicted in dynamic flight, its bold graphic treatment characteristic of the pop art movement, with strong contrasting colours and stylised forms filling the broad flan. The composition celebrates the Beaver's legendary role in opening Canada's remote northern frontier and its status as a symbol of national ingenuity and identity. The denomination and country name appear in the legend surrounding the central design. The overall aesthetic pays homage to mid-twentieth century Canadian confidence and aviation achievement. |
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