Composition : 92,5% silver, 7,5% copper
Mintage : 2,634

Queen Elizabeth II

The reverse of the coin shows the uncrowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that appeared on several Canadian denominations from 1953 to 1964. The effigy itself is in ultra-high relief which is reminiscent of ancient medallic art. Slight inconsistenciesin the quality of the surface ar normal for this ultra-high relief process.

This coin is the first issue of the Vignettes of Royaltycollection.
The first coin of the serie, released in 2008, depictsthe Queen Victoria.
The second coin of the series, released in 2008, depicts the King Edward VII.
The third coin of the series, released in 2008, depicts the King Georges V.
The fourth coin of the series, released in 2009, depicts the KingGeorges VI.
The fifth coin of the series, released in 2009, depicts the Queen Elizabeth II.

VIGNETTES OF ROYALTY - QUEEN ELIZABETH II - 2009 CANADIAN COINS 05 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 01- STERLING SILVER and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.