2012 $20 Fine Silver Coin Queen Elizabeth II Royal Cypher
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In the 1,200 year history of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II is only the only monarch ever to reach almost 80 years on the throne. To mark this rare milestone, Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint have issued this special commemorative $20 silver coin featuring the Queen's royal cypher. The coin is double-struck with a frosted cameo proof finish—the highest quality available from the Royal Canadian Mint.
The Royal Cypher: A Sovereign's Monogram
A royal cypher is a monarch's identifier, much like a coat of arms. Cyphers have been used by British royals since the time of Henry VIII. They generally feature the monarch's initial and titles, often beneath a symbol of rule, such as a crown. Unlike monograms that interweave letters, royal cyphers display each letter distinctly.
Queen Elizabeth II's monogram features her initials, E II (Elizabeth II), and her title initial, R (regina, Latin for queen), below an image of St. Edward's Crown which has been used for British coronations since the restoration of the monarchy and coronation of Charles II in 1661.
The royal cypher is imprinted in the insignia of orders, decorations, medals and on badges. In Canada—a constitutional monarchy that recognizes Her Majesty as its head of state—it is common for this cypher to be surrounded by a wreath or garland of maple leaves, symbolizing the unique union of the Queen's power and the sovereignty of the Canadian people.
• Mintage: 15,000
• Weight: over 1 oz .9999 fine silver
• GST/HST exempt
Includes:
• 2012 $20 Fine Silver Coin Queen Elizabeth II Royal Cypher
The Royal Cypher: A Sovereign's Monogram
A royal cypher is a monarch's identifier, much like a coat of arms. Cyphers have been used by British royals since the time of Henry VIII. They generally feature the monarch's initial and titles, often beneath a symbol of rule, such as a crown. Unlike monograms that interweave letters, royal cyphers display each letter distinctly.
Queen Elizabeth II's monogram features her initials, E II (Elizabeth II), and her title initial, R (regina, Latin for queen), below an image of St. Edward's Crown which has been used for British coronations since the restoration of the monarchy and coronation of Charles II in 1661.
The royal cypher is imprinted in the insignia of orders, decorations, medals and on badges. In Canada—a constitutional monarchy that recognizes Her Majesty as its head of state—it is common for this cypher to be surrounded by a wreath or garland of maple leaves, symbolizing the unique union of the Queen's power and the sovereignty of the Canadian people.
• Mintage: 15,000
• Weight: over 1 oz .9999 fine silver
• GST/HST exempt
Includes:
• 2012 $20 Fine Silver Coin Queen Elizabeth II Royal Cypher
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