Canada: 2022 $20 Queen Elizabeth II Royal Cypher 1 oz Silver Coin

Canada: 2022 $20 Queen Elizabeth II Royal Cypher 1 oz Silver Coin

Design:Fully plated with black rhodium, the reverse features the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II, which combines her initials “E II” (Elizabeth II) with her title initial “R” (for Regina, or “Queen” in Latin) and an image of St. Edward’s Crown. The cypher is framed by shapes resembling the gold beads and clusters of stones that adorn St. Edward’s Crown; the four larger shapes represent the different effigies that have graced Canadian coinage since 1953. Double dated to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign, the tribute obverse is selectively plated with black rhodium; it is marked by a Tudor rose and features the four effigies of Queen Elizabeth II (left to right): the 2003-2022 effigy by Susanna Blunt; the 1990-2002 effigy by Dora de Pédery-Hunt; the 1965-1989 effigy by Arnold Machin; and the 1953-1964 effigy by Mary Gillick.

Mintage: 15,000

Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective black rhodium plating

Finish: Matte proof

Weight (g): 31.39

Diameter (mm): 38

Edge: Serrated

Face value: $20

Artist: RCM Engravers (reverse); Susanna Blunt (2003-2022 effigy), Dora de Pédery-Hunt (1990-2002 effigy), Arnold Machin (1965-1989 effigy) and Mary Gillick (1953-1964 effigy) (obverse)

Packaging: Black clamshell with special graphic beauty box