1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun, Canada

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun, Canada, 2010 obverse image1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun, Canada, 2010 reverse image
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    2010
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper)
  • Technique:
    Milled (high relief)
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Since time immemorial, the sun has been a powerful symbol for people throughout the world. It has also been a cornerstone in the culture of Canadas many First Nations communities, representing life, abundance, healing and peace. The sun was carved on masks and totem poles and is the symbol that currently crowns the worlds tallest totem located in Alert Bay (British Columbia).One First Nations legend recounts how Raven released the sun from a box. People believed the Sun Chief could be reached by climbing a chain of arrows, and that he descended from the sky each day by sliding down the suns long rays.

Engraver:


Cecily Mok

Designer:


Xwa lack tun (Rick Harry)

Obverse

Description:


Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.

Engraver:


Susan Taylor

Designer:


Susanna Blunt

Edge

Description:


Smooth

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


ELIZABETH II · 2010 Logo des jeux olympiques Vancouver 2010

Reverse:


Canada dollar Vancouver 2010

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Sun sizes
  • Weight:25.175 g
  • Diameter:36.07 mm
  • Thickness:3.3 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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