Obverse. Photo © Royal Canadian Mint
  • 100 Dollars 2022, RCM# 202769, Canada, Elizabeth II, 175th Anniversary of Birth of Alexander Graham Bell
  • 100 Dollars 2022, RCM# 202769, Canada, Elizabeth II, 175th Anniversary of Birth of Alexander Graham Bell
Description

The year 2022 marks the 175th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell, the great inventor whose interests and inventions had a profound impact on our modern world—and many of those advancements were made in Canada.

Alexander Graham Bell (1847–1922) was a Scottish-born inventor, scientist, and engineer who is credited with inventing and patenting the first practical telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885.

Many other inventions marked Bell's later life, including groundbreaking work in optical telecommunications, hydrofoils, and aeronautics. Although Bell was not one of the 33 founders of the National Geographic Society, he had a strong influence on the magazine while serving as the second president from January 7, 1898, until 1903.

Obverse

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

Reverse

Depicts a portrait of Alexander Graham Bell and a depiction of the liquid transmitter that served as an experimental telephone in 1876. The outer rim features a mix of laser-engraved patent drawings and blueprint illustrations of some of Bell’s many inventions.

Engraver: Simon Ng (SN)

CANADA
SN
2022

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.9999
Weight 7.8 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint (Maple Leaf)

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