Added by | Alain Martineau |
In personal collections | 1 |
General Description | .9999 Fine (pure) Silver On February 15, 1965 Canada’s new flag was raised for the first time in an official ceremony on Parliament Hill. The Canadian flag that we know today was conceived with the planning for the centennial celebrations of 1967. In 2005 we celebrate the 40th anniversary of this standard of a great and sovereign nation, Canada’s national flag. |
Obv. Description | Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II facing right. The fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian coinage. The legend: ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ( Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God ) |
Rev. Description | The stately flag of Canada with the maple leaf emblazoned front and center waves proudly over Parliament Hill in Ottawa as fireworks explode overhead to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this national symbol. The dual dates 1965-2005, the country CANADA and denomination DOLLAR are also indicated. |
Catalog code | KM#549 |
Mintage | 50,948 |
Diameter | 36.07 mm |
Weight | 25.1750 g |
Material | Silver 0.9250 |
Orientation | Medal |
Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint |
Edge Type | reeded |
Designer | ob: Susanna Blunt re: William Woodruff |
Catalog prices *what it means? |
UNC $45.00 |