Obverse. Photo © Royal Canadian Mint
  • 300 Dollars 2022, Canada, Elizabeth II, 70th Anniversary of the Accession of Elizabeth II to the Throne, Platinum Jubilee
  • 300 Dollars 2022, Canada, Elizabeth II, 70th Anniversary of the Accession of Elizabeth II to the Throne, Platinum Jubilee
Description

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 1926–2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and of 14 other Commonwealth realms. Her reign, which began on February 6, 1952, lasted for 70 years and seven months, making it the longest of any British monarch in history. At the age of 25, she became queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries after her father's death in February 1952. These countries were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (Sri Lanka), and she also served as Head of the Commonwealth.

Throughout her reign, Elizabeth acted as a constitutional monarch and oversaw significant political changes, such as the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the decolonization of Africa, and the United Kingdom's accession to and withdrawal from the European Communities. The number of her realms changed over time as territories gained independence and some became republics.

Elizabeth experienced many personal milestones during her reign, including the births and marriages of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was crowned in 1953, and her Silver, Golden, Diamond, and Platinum jubilees were celebrated in 1977, 2002, 2012, and 2022, respectively.

Obverse

Fourth portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, when she was 77 years old, facing right and surrounded by the inscription.

Dei Gratia Regina (often abbreviated to D. G. Regina and seen as D·G·REGINA) is a Latin title meaning By the Grace of God, Queen.

Engraver: Susanna Blunt

ELIZABETH II CANADA D • G • REGINA
9995
plat.
SB
300 DOLLARS

Reverse

Depicts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Cypher, with the letters “EII” ("Elizabeth II”) and “R” (“Regina,” meaning Queen) surmounted by a representation of St. Edward’s Crown. Her Majesty’s personal device is surrounded by boughs of Canadian maple leaves entwined with a ribbon. The double dates “1952 2022” commemorate the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne.

St Edward's Crown is one of the oldest Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom and the centrepiece of the coronation regalia. Named after Edward the Confessor, it has traditionally been used to crown English and British monarchs at their coronation ceremonies. The current version was made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661.

Engraver: Katherine Rose-Desrochers

EIIR
1952
2022

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Platinum
Fineness 0.9995
Weight 31.16 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

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