Description
Our nation is widely known for its dedication to peace, and that commitment – as well as its legacy – has been handed down and cherished by each new generation of Canadians. This elegant ultra high relief fine silver coin celebrates our quest for ongoing peace with an intricately engraved female personification of Peace. The Latin inscription “Pax” denotes the Roman goddess of peace, and serves as a reminder of Canada’s past, present and future commitment to seeking peace, stability, and a more secure international order. This is the second coin in this series, following the 2020 Peace Dollar which sold out immediately from the Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage is limited to only 5,000. GST/HST exempt.
International recognition of Canada’s efforts to build a more peaceful world dates back to 1957 when Lester B. Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize. Then Canadian Secretary of state for External Affairs, Pearson helped diffuse the Suez Crisis by creating the world’s first, large-scale United Nations peacekeeping force. Over the next 40 years, Canada's contribution in UN peacekeeping became an integral part of the country's international role. In 1988, the UN received the Nobel Peace Prize for decades of peacekeeping activities. By then, Canada had contributed close to 80,000 peacekeepers. The Peace dollar celebrates Canada's dedication to making the world a more peaceful place.
The Design:
Lady Peace is seen crowned with maple leaves. Her visage is accompanied by “PAX 2021” and the Canadian national motto: “A MARI USQUE AD MARE” - From Sea to Sea. The coin also bears edge lettering with the Latin word ‘PAX’. The obverse design features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
