Her Majesty Queen Victoria was instrumental in shaping Canada's character and institutions, and the proof lies in the Canadian cities, streets, and buildings that still bear her name today. They are a testament to the legacy of this long-reigning sovereign, whose May birthday is still celebrated in most provinces and territories in Canada. Your pure gold coin commemorates the bicentennial of the birth of Canada's "Mother of Confederation," Her Majesty Queen Victoria (1819-1901).

A Queen Victoria bicentennial birthday tribute coin in 99.99% gold! Order today!

• A MINT FIRST! Your 99.99% pure gold coin features a profile portrait that has never been featured on any previous coins. A Royal Canadian Mint first!
• HISTORICAL IMAGE! Courtesy of the National Library and Archives of Canada, the original artwork inspired both the portrait and the pattern on the coin's reverse.
• MODERN-DAY DOSE OF VICTORIAN ELEGANCE! The floral pattern is inspired by the one found on the original portrait. Here, it adds a classic flourish to this beautiful collector piece.
• REMINISCENT OF 19TH-CENTURY CANADIAN COINS! The engraved floralpattern also evokes memories of the maple leaf wreath found on Canada's earlier coins.
• DOUBLE DATED! Your coin includes the double dates "1819- 2019" to mark the bicentennial of the birth (May 24, 1819) of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE! Your coin has a limited worldwide mintage of 1,500 coins!
• NO GST/HST!

Your coin features a reproduction of a profileportrait of Her Majesty Queen Victoria (1855), fromthe Library and Archives of Canada. The original artwork drawn by R. J. Lane, A.R.A. (1837), is framed by a floral pattern, along with some added maple leaves. The reverse also includes the engraved word "CANADA" and the double dates "1819 - 2019" to mark the bicentennial ofthe 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 HerMajesty's long reign began in the 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 colonies such 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 Canada and Scotland. The tradition dates back to 1845, when a national holiday was declared in honour of Her Majesty Queen Victoria's birthday (May 24). Upon Her 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 on Victoria Day (although the actual date is April 21).

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

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