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| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Thickness | 4.1 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by engraver Susan Taylor, depicting the monarch at approximately 77 years of age in right-facing profile. The portrait shows the Queen bareheaded, wearing a necklace and drop earrings, rendered in a refined and naturalistic style. The surrounding legend reads ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA, with the denomination 8 DOLLARS also inscribed within the obverse field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed naturalistic depiction of a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) facing left, wings partially spread, clutching a fish in its talons. The design captures the power and detail of the bird's plumage with fine relief work. Above the central motif, the purity mark 9999 and country name CANADA appear alongside the date 2017, while the weight and bilingual purity inscriptions FINE SILVER 1 1/4 OZ ARGENT PUR are positioned below, with the CD privy mark denoting the coin's bullion series designation. |
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