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  • 1 Dollar 2020, Canada, Elizabeth II, 75th Anniversary of the United Nations, Signing of the United Nations Charter
  • 1 Dollar 2020, Canada, Elizabeth II, 75th Anniversary of the United Nations, Signing of the United Nations Charter
Description

The Charter of the United Nations (also known as the UN Charter) is the foundational treaty of the United Nations, an intergovernmental organization. It establishes the purposes, governing structure, and overall framework of the UN system, including its six principal organs: the Secretariat, the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Trusteeship Council.

Canada and 49 other countries signed the Charter of the United Nations on 26 June 1945. This historic moment created the United Nations (UN), an international organization that promotes cooperation, dialogue, and peace around the world – a mission it held in 1945 and still does today.

Obverse

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

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 D·G·REGINA
SB
DOLLAR

Reverse

Depicts the UN emblem, a world map, with a laser mark of a single maple leaf inscribed in a circle, within an olive branch wreath paired with a maple leaf to symbolize Canada's commitment to the UN and its values. The maple leaf is clad in red while the olive branches are clad in blue.

The emblem of the United Nations Organization depicts a map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centred on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles. The olive branches are a symbol for peace, and the world map represents all the people and the countries of the world.

Engraver: Joel Kimmel

CANADA
1945 - 2020
JK
UN CHARTER CHARTRE DE L'ONU

Edge

1 Dollar

4th portrait, Loonie

75th Anniversary of the United Nations
Signing of the United Nations Charter

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Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Brass Plated Steel
Weight 6.27 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Thickness 1.95 mm
Shape polygon
Sides 11
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint (Maple Leaf)

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