10 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Canadian Cowboy

Reverse

The Canadian cowboy

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2014
10 DOLLARS

Engraver: Cecily Mok

Designer: Bernie Brown

Edge

Serrated

Comment

The foothills of the Canadian Rockies are home to Canada's cowboy culture. This mountain range of jagged, ice-covered peaks and unparalleled geography not only provides a stunning backdrop for those who make their living in its rolling foothills, but also a rich, moist soil ideally suited to cattle ranching. For over a century, the cowboys and cowgirls of this region have shown their resilience by adapting to the cycles of the land - in turn generous and cruel. They have adopted a way of life unique to this land, on which they depend for their livelihood.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les contreforts des Rocheuses canadiennes abritent la culture des cowboys du Canada. Cette chaîne de montagnes aux pics déchiquetés recouverts de glace et à la géographie sans pareille procure non seulement un superbe décor pour ceux qui gagnent leur vie dans ses contreforts vallonnés, mais aussi un sol riche et humide qui convient parfaitement à l'élevage du bétail. Depuis plus d'un siècle, les cowboys et les cowgirls d’ici font preuve de résilience en s'adaptant au gré des cycles de la terre – tour à tour généreuse et cruelle. Ils ont adopté un mode de vie unique à cette terre, dont ils dépendent pour subsister.

Interesting fact

The Elizabeth II (The Canadian Cowboy) coin is a non-circulating coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2014. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a cowboy riding a horse, symbolizing the rugged spirit of the Canadian West. The coin's design is the work of Canadian artist, Jason Bouwman, who is known for his depictions of western themes. The coin's obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. The coin is made of 99.99% pure silver and weighs 15.87 grams. It has a limited mintage of 7,500 coins, making it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and fans of western art.

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