3 Dollars - Elizabeth II Cherry Blossom
Features
| Issuer | Canada  |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 3 Dollars (3 CAD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.96 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 165610 |
| References | RCM/MRC# 171690, KM# 2778 |
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
Two people ride their bicycles on a tree-lined street, where flowering cherry trees form a beautiful canopy of pink and white blooms overhead.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SH
CANADA
Designer: Steven Hepburn
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)Comments
Bursting with pink, the splendid cherry blossom tree enchants the eye after the grey and dull winter. The delicate blossoms attract crowds as soon as they open, for it is well known that this bloom is ephemeral. And even when the petals fall off, at the dawn of a new growing season, this magical spring spectacle renews our enchantment with nature's most beautiful colors.
In Japanese, "cherry blossom" is called sakura. This delicate flower is an important cultural symbol in Japan, where its viewing (hanami) is an annual ritual. It also draws crowds in many cities around the world for annual festivals dedicated to it.
In Japanese, "cherry blossom" is called sakura. This delicate flower is an important cultural symbol in Japan, where its viewing (hanami) is an annual ritual. It also draws crowds in many cities around the world for annual festivals dedicated to it.