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8 Dollars - Elizabeth II Chinese Railway Worker
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Value | 8 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susan Taylor, depicting the Queen at approximately 77 years of age, bareheaded, wearing a necklace and drop earrings. The portrait is rendered in a mature and dignified style, set within the field with the legend arcing around the periphery. The inscription reads ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA flanking the date 2005 and designer's initials SB. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA SB 2005 (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | The gold-plated inner core depicts a dynamic scene of Chinese railway labourers at work, with multiple figures shown heaving and raising a large timber or log structure using poles and ropes, evoking the historic contribution of Chinese workers to the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The figures are rendered in high relief against the polished gold-toned surface, creating a strong contrast with the outer silver ring. The legend CANADA arcs across the upper periphery of the outer ring, while 8 DOLLARS is inscribed along the lower periphery. |
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