1 dollar CANADA 2023 - Elsie MacGill
The 2023 $1 Commemorative Circulating Coin honors one of the most exceptional and inspiring Canadians of the 20th century: Elsie MacGill (1905-1980), aeronautical engineer and women's rights advocate. MacGill's achievements and desire to elevate others were fueled by his tireless belief that we can all fly higher. Inside each Roll of Special Colored Wrapping are 25 selectively colored versions of the specially themed $1 coin, all sharing the same reverse design that pays tribute to the “Queen of Hurricanes,” whose life story and accomplishments continue to inspire .
A special colored wrapper roll instantly adds 25 selectively colored Elsie MacGill honoring coins to your collection.
Characteristics
Make the inspiring story of Elsie MacGill part of your collection. The 2023 Elsie MacGill $1 Coin honors an extraordinary Canadian whose life and achievements are among the most exceptional and notable Canadian stories of the 20th century.
Collect Canada coins by rolls. Each roll of special colored wrapper contains 25 selectively colored Elsie MacGill $1 coins, which come in a custom paper wrapper inspired by the coin's reverse design.
Presents the transitional effigy. The 2023 Honoring Elsie MacGill coin is one of the few coins in circulation dated 2023 that features the transitional effigy and is intended for general circulation.
They are all uncirculated coins. Inside each Roll of Special Wrapping, the 25 coins are not in circulation; all are of new mint quality and all feature the same reverse design with improved color.
Limited resources. There are only 15,000 rolls available.
The only one available for individual sale. This is for a special wrapping roll of 25 colored 1 dollar commemorative coins. For a roll of uncolored $1 coins, check out our Special Wrap Roll Set or the 2023 Special Wrap Roll Commemorative Collection.
Design
Designed by artist Claire Watson, the reverse of the $1 coin features a portrait of Elsie MacGill (1905-1980), an aeronautical pioneer and women's rights advocate, indicated by the lapel pin she wears representing her mandates. as provincial (Ontario) and national president of the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. The sky background highlights some of MacGill's historic engineering achievements, including the Maple Leaf Trainer II (above), the first aircraft produced and designed by a woman, and her key role in the wartime production of the Hawker Hurricane. , which stands out on the colored coin.
The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II made by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special mark that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have adorned Canadian coins and the double date of his reign.
