25 Dollars - Elizabeth II A View of Canada From Space - Glow-in-the-Dark, Canada

Few can lay claim to seeing our planet from space; but for Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canadas first woman astronaut and the worlds first neurologist in space, the experience represents the fulfillment of a long-cherished dream. Throughout the mission she used her expertise to conduct over 40 advanced scientific experiments, helping to understand the bodys ability to recover from exposure to spacea great contribution to the future of space travel!The coin combines colour with glow-in-the-dark effects to recreate a breathtaking view of Earth from space. The partial view of the Western Hemisphere places the focus on North Americaspecifically Canadawhile the application of colour captures the nuances that characterize the different regions, and the different blues that mark the ocean depth. Within the outer band that frames the field, the 25th anniversary of Dr. Roberta Bondars historic space mission is commemorated by the number 25 and a miniature depiction of the space shuttle Discovery, as it appeared on Dr. Bondars personal mission crest.A NEW TAKE ON A CONVEX COIN! The coins unique shape lends itself perfectly to recreating the curvature of our planet!

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Alexandra Lefort

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

Susan Taylor

Susanna Blunt

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