Canada 8 Dollars - Elizabeth II, 2010

8 Dollars - Elizabeth II from Canada. Issued in 2010. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 36.1 mm and weighs 25.3 g.

Obverse

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. (Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)

Reverse

Five horses parade around a colorful hologram featuring a sprig of two maple leaves. With a decorative pattern in the background, the overall design of this coin echoes the ornate art typical of Chinese pottery, embroidery and sculpture. In Chinese culture, the horse is a symbol of strength. It is the seventh sign in the Chinese zodiac and a significant status symbol, often portrayed in figurines found buried with important figures in Chinese history. The character symbol for strength is "li". It seems that the horse has a natural association with this symbol, because its shape bears a likeness to a plough and plough share used as farming implement. At the center of the design is a hologram with a shimmering maple leaf—the symbol of Canada.

Edge

Serrated