Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. Effigy is accompanied by a special marking consisting of double dates “1952” and “2022”, separated by four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins throughout the reign of Elizabeth II. Maple leaf pattern background.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA
1952
••••
2022
2023
SB (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse description
Compilation of Royal Canadian Mounted Police themed “horse and rider” designs from previous coins (clockwise from top left): 1973 commemorative silver dollar; 2013’s $10 O Canada: Royal Canadian Mounted Police; 1998’s 125ᵗʰ Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police silver proof dollar; 2020’s $5 Moments to Hold: Celebrating 100 Years of the RCMP as Canada’s National Police Force; 2010’s gold 50-cent (1/25 oz.) RCMP coin. At the centre, the 1973 100ᵗʰ Anniversary of the RCMP 25-cent circulation coin. Textured background. Flanked by maple leaves.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
CANADA 50 DOLLARS
CANADA D
PC 1873
CANADA
2013
LLARS
CANADA
25 CENTS
1873 1973
PC B
CANA
CAN
5 DOLLARS 2020
DOLLAR
RCMP GRC
150
YEARS / ANS (Translation: Royal Canadian Mounted Police)