Royal Canadian Mint releases new cash to honour Queen Elizabeth II

The acquainted face we now have seen on our cash for many years has gotten one more commemorative coin. The Royal Canadian Mint launched its newest particular coin to honour the legacy of Queen Elizabeth, considered one of a number of in a particular Monarch Effigy assortment.

The most recent addition is a one-ounce pure silver coin titled The Imperial State Crown, which has a face worth of $20 however a $159.95 price ticket.

The design consists of symbolism that considers the Queen’s trademark crown. The coin’s reverse, designed by Mint engraver Cecily Mok, options a creative illustration of the Imperial State Crown, as seen from above. The coin has an association of eight blue and eight inexperienced glass stones, which stand in for the array of valuable gems that adorn the crown. The overview consists of 4 crystals, with every representing the effigies which have graced Canada’s cash since 1953. On the “heads” facet of the coin, there’s a collection of 4 effigies of the Queen from over the previous few a long time, together with a Tudor rose and her yr of start and dying.

Launched final week, this commemorative coin has proved to be a preferred merchandise — regardless of its price ticket – because it’s already bought out on-line. A gold model of the coin, which was going for $8,259.95, can also be bought out. The 1 oz. Pure Gold Coin in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Cypher, together with a pure platinum model, have additionally bought out.

A band member wearing a ceremonial uniform with the royal cypher of the late Queen Elizabeth II, during the Proclamation of Accession of King Charles III at the Royal Exchange in the City of London, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. King Charles III has been officially announced as Britain’s monarch in a ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism and, for the first time, broadcast live. (Toby Melville/Pool Photo via AP)

A band member sporting a ceremonial uniform with the royal cypher of the late Queen Elizabeth II, throughout the Proclamation of Accession of King Charles III on the Royal Alternate within the Metropolis of London, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. King Charles III has been formally introduced as Britain’s monarch in a ceremony steeped in historical custom and political symbolism and, for the primary time, broadcast reside. (Toby Melville/Pool Picture by way of AP)

For these seeking to put money into a chunk of the Queen’s historical past, there are just a few different choices within the assortment accessible on the market or pre-order, together with a $2 particular wrap-roll with a outer black ring to commemorate her passing, or a $5 coin that contains a color portrait taken on the Queen’s final Canadian homecoming in 2010. Titled the Queen Elizabeth’s Portrait, that quarter-ounce silver coin runs for $34.95.

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