300 Dollars - Elizabeth II, Tribute obverse Elizabeth II's Royal Cypher ND

Reverse

The Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II bordered by acanthus leaves, a maple leaf and a Tudor rose.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA 300 DOLLARS
E II R
JV

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II REGINA

Translation: Queen Elizabeth II

Designer: Jori Van der Linde

Edge

Serrated

Comment

About
One of the most recognizable symbols of a historic reign, the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II was the monarch’s identifier, and most Canadians are used to seeing it imprinted in the insignia of orders, decorations, medals and badges. The personal device of Queen Elizabeth II was synonymous with the Crown and served as a symbol of Sovereignty in Canada for 70 years.

Homage to the crown
The reverse features the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II, which combines Queen Elizabeth II’s initials “E II” (Elizabeth II) with her title initial “R” (for Regina, or “Queen” in Latin) and an image of St. Edward’s Crown. The cypher is bordered by acanthus leaves, a maple leaf and a Tudor rose.

Tribute obverse
Marked by a small Tudor rose, the tribute obverse combines the four different effigies that have graced Canadian coins since Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 (left to right): the 2003-2022 effigy by Susanna Blunt; the 1990-2002 effigy by Dora de Pédery-Hunt; the 1965-1989 effigy by Arnold Machin; and the 1953-1964 effigy by Mary Gillick. This obverse is only featured on the collector coins in the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign

Commemorative Packaging
Every numismatic coin in the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign collection comes packaged with a special commemorative packaging.