3 Dollars - Elizabeth II Christmas tree

3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Christmas tree) - obverse3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Christmas tree) - reverse


Features

IssuerCanada 
QueenElizabeth II (1952-2022)
TypeNon-circulating coins
Year2019
Value3 Dollars (3 CAD)
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.9999)
Weight7.96 g
Diameter27 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled, Coloured
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
188423
ReferencesRCM/MRC# 172416, KM# 2661

Series: Celebrating Canadian Fun and Festivities

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 2019 D•G•REGINA
SB
3 DOLLARS

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: Susanna Blunt

Reverse

On a cold December day, a father has ventured outdoors with his two kids to select and cut down their Christmas tree. The chosen tree is placed on the sleigh as the three happily make their way home, accompanied by their pet dog.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SH
CANADA

Designer: Steven Hepburn

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

Comments

-Christmas trees are an agricultural product in Canada, where over 1,800 farms grow them, sometimes for export. And once the holiday season is over, the trees are turned into mulch or left to weather the storm.