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| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents the effigy of King Charles III facing left, depicted at 74 years of age in a contemporary portrait style. The field is adorned with a distinctive wavy pattern, providing a textured background to the royal bust. The obverse legend encircles the effigy, bearing the monarch's name, royal title, and the issuing country. The denomination and date appear as integral elements of the obverse inscription, completing the regal presentation. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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The Royal Canadian Mint has produced zodiac-themed collector issues across multiple series and formats for well over a decade, largely targeting Asian-Canadian markets where lunar and celestial symbolism carries genuine cultural weight in gift-giving. This particular fine silver format — double the mass of a standard one-ounce issue — positions it squarely as a premium gift piece rather than a circulation or investment coin.