Obverse: The obverse of the coin features a portrait of the 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown. Around it, the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA (Eng. Elizabeth II Queen by the Grace of God) is engraved. The obverse was designed by Mary Gillick.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin depicts a moose. Around it, the country's name CANADA and the year of issue are engraved. In the center, the denomination 25 CENTS is indicated. The reverse was designed by Emanuel Otto Hahn.
About the coin: This is the first Canadian coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II. It was created after Queen Elizabeth II became Canada's ruler in 1952, and her first portrait was used on coins as a symbol of her reign. This silver coin was part of the modernization of Canadian currency, intended to mark the new ruler after the death of King George VI.
