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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II R.C.M.P.
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Thickness | 3.3 mm |
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| 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 sculpted by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The legend encircling the portrait includes the sovereign's name, titles, regal year, and face value, alongside a bilingual guaranteed gold price inscription in English and French. The denomination '50 DOLLARS' and date '1997' appear within the legend, together with the Latin title 'D·G·REGINA' denoting Queen by the Grace of God. |
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| Reverse description | Central depiction of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) officer on horseback, facing right and carrying a flag, rendered in fine detail by engraver Stan Witten. The design is framed by twelve stylized maple leaves arranged around the central motif, symbolising the provinces and territories of Canada as constituted in 1997. The inscription 'CANADA' appears prominently, accompanied by the purity designation '9999 FINE GOLD 1 OZ OR PUR', confirming the coin's .9999 fine gold composition and troy ounce weight. |
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| Edge | Plain, 10-sided |
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