Diademed draped and veiled bust of Queen Victoria left.
Obverse lettering
VICTORIA D : G : BRITT : REG : F :
D : (Translation: Victoria by the grace of God, Queen of the Britains and defender of the faith)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Britannia, seated with the British lion, showing a scroll inscribed CONFEDERATION to four females symbolising agriculture, maritime affairs, mining and timber growing, illustrating the resources of Canada.
Reverse lettering
JUVENTAS ET PATRIUS VIGOR
CANADA INSTAURATA 1867 (Translation: Youth and native vigour. Canada established.)