Canada: 2022 $1 The Imperial State Crown Special Edition Proof Silver Dollar

Canada: 2022 $1 The Imperial State Crown Special Edition Proof Silver Dollar

Design: Enhanced with gold plating, the reverse design by Canadian artist Francois Guitard features the Imperial State Crown framed by maple leaves and roses that represent the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. A Queen Elizabeth rose and a maple leaf also appear at the edges of a banner that bears the face value, “DOLLAR”, while “CANADA” is inscribed at the top.

Double dated to commemorate the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the tribute obverse is marked by a Tudor rose and features the four effigies that have appeared on Canadian coins since 1953 (left to right): the 2003-2022 effigy by Susanna Blunt; the 1990-2002 effigy by Dora de Pédery-Hunt; the 1965-1989 effigy by Arnold Machin; and the 1953-1964 effigy by Mary Gillick.

Mintage: 15,000

Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating

Finish: proof

Weight (g): 23.17

Diameter (mm): 36.07

Edge: serrated

Face value: $1

Artist: Francois Guitard (reverse); Susanna Blunt (2003-2022), Dora de Pédery-Hunt (1990-2002 effigy), Arnold Machin (1965-1989 effigy) and Mary Gillick (1953-1964 effigy) (obverse)

Packaging: Clamshell with special graphic beauty box