Canada releases $5 coin in honour of Queen Elizabeth and it's dazzling Canada Coin
It's one of the first issued in a souvenir collection of precious metals that include silver, gold and platinum coins.
They're all meant to revisit seven decades of history by featuring"timeless emblems" of the Queen's reign and more intimate portraits of the monarch"known to generations of Canadians," according to the Mint."The passing of Queen Elizabeth II is a pivotal event that the Mint is acknowledging with dignity and respect," said Marie Lemay, president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint, in a statement.
"Our numismatic collection honouring her historic reign is both our thank you and farewell to the late Queen for her unwavering years of service."It's made of 1/4 oz. pure silver and showcases a sparkling portrait of the Queen, in colour on what we'd call the"tails" side of the coin. On the"heads" side of it, the coin features Queen Elizabeth's four effigies that have appeared on Canadian coins throughout the years.This coin could be yours, but it'll cost you more than $5. You can purchase it now on the Mint’s
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