The image of dignity and fortitude, Her Majesty QueenVictoria modernized the monarchy and became the distinguishing figure of an era. She took an active interest in the affairs of her colonies and supported Canadian Confederation in 1867. Today, Canadians continue to observe an annual day of celebration dedicated to our "Mother of Confederation."

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• COMMEMORATES THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF A ROYAL BIRTH! Your 5 oz. 9999 puresilver tribute to Her Majesty Queen Victoria on thebicentennial of her birth (May 24, 1819).
• FAMOUS ARTWORK!The design features the colour reproduction (1863) of the famous state portrait (1838) of Her Majesty, painted at the time ofcoronation by Sir George Hayter and the interior view of Westminster Abbey by Wenceslaus Hollar, both is officially licensed by the National Portrait Gallery, London.
• COLOUR PORTRAIT ON THE PACKAGING! Your coin comes packaged in a clamshell with a beauty box that also bears a colour reproduction of the state portrait.
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies allof its collector coins.
• LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE! Your coin has a limited worldwide mintage of 1,000 coins!
• NO GST/HST!

Your coin combines two officially licensed images from the National Portrait Gallery in London. A colour reproduction of the 1838 state portrait of Her Majesty QueenVictoria by Sir George Hayter depicts Her Majesty at the time of her Coronation on June 28, 1838. Seated on the gilded Homage Chair, Her Majesty wears the red and gold Coronation Robes and the Imperial StateCrown, and carries the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross. The background is an engraved depiction of the site of the coronation ceremony, Westminster Abbey, and is based on an original etching by Wenceslaus Hollar. The reverse includes "2019" to commemorate the bicentennial of the birth (May 24, 1819) of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

• From 1837 to 1901, Her Majesty Queen Victoria presided over key events in Canadian history. While Her Majesty's long reign began inthe time of the rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada, Her Majesty Queen Victoria is remembered as a popular sovereign who modernized the monarchy and presided over the growth of democracy in British coloniessuch as Canada. 
• Her Majesty left her mark on Canadian geography: including cities such as Victoria, B.C., and Regina, Sask. ("Regina" means "Queen"in Latin).
• Victoria Day is an annual holiday in Canadaand Scotland. The tradition dates back to 1845, when a national holiday was declared in honour of Her Majesty Queen Victoria's birthday (May 24). UponHer Majesty's death in 1901, the day was officially named Victoria Day. In 1952, the annual holiday moved to a Monday, either May 24th or the Monday immediately preceding this date. Canada also celebrates the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II onVictoria Day (although the actual date is April 21).

Your encapsulated coin comes packaged in a clamshell with a beauty box that also bears a colour reproduction of the state portrait.

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