20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Wreath of Remembrance, Canada

The reverse design by Canadian artist Caitlin Lindstrom-Milne is a spiralling wreath arrangement of Remembrance flowers: red-coloured poppies and engraved forget-me-nots. Upon a banner bearing the words CANADA and 2021 lies a colourful maple leaf, which symbolizes this nations gratitude to all who serve and have served their country throughout Canadas military history. My grandfather was a Second World War veteran so it was crucial that this piece pays tribute to all who served. I wanted to keep the focus on the significance of the Poppy while balancing it with the forget-me-not flowers. But this isnt your typical symmetrical wreath: from right to left, the different sizes of poppies create a sweeping spiralling motion that results in a looser, more artistic composition.As a tattoo artist, Im accustomed to my designs carrying a lot of emotional weight for the client and I love seeing how much joy and happiness it brings them. Im hoping this coin will do the same to those who receive it that it brings them peace and happiness, and does their loved ones justice by honouring everything they did for us. Caitlin Lindstrom-Milne, Artist

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Caitlin Lindstrom-Milne

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

Susan Taylor

Susanna Blunt

Serrated