2020 Bill Reid in color Canada
Celebrate Bill Reid's centennial of his birth and his iconic Haida art with this NEW beautifully colored $2 coin from the Royal Canadian Mint.
The reverse design features Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear by renowned Haida artist Iljuwas (Bill Reid) on the inner core and extends to the outer ring. The bear is surrounded by a ring and highlighted by red, white and black colors. At the top of the outer ring, two images of a maple leaf appear within the line pattern. A banner at the bottom of the outer ring is inscribed "BILL" and "REID" in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Haida artist's birth, while & "2020" is centered between two safety marks consisting of a maple leaf inside of other. Maple Leaf. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Country
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Canada
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Year
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2020
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Face value
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2 dollars
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Weight
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6.98 grams
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Diameter
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28mm
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Metal
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Nickel + aluminum + brass
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Quality
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Uncirculated
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