Canada: QEII transitional obverse of 2023

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Canada, $1, 2023.  Transitional obverse.


Here is the Royal Canadian Mint's description of the transitional obverse of 2023:

The Susanna Blunt-designed effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is accompanied by a special marking consisting of a vertical inscription of the dates "1952" and "2022", separated by four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins throughout the reign.


This transitional obverse was used as an interim obverse before a new obverse had been created for the reign of King Charles III.

I understand that the transitional obverse was only used on the circulating commemorative coins of 2023.

I believe it has also been used on the obverse of the standard denominations that were issued in mint and proof sets for 2023.
Visit the website of The Royal Mint Museum.

See: The Royal Mint Museum.

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Australia has its own version of the Transitional Obverse. It is called the Memorial Obverse.

See:  Australia: QEII memorial obverse of 2023.


Have any other Commonwealth countries or territories used an interim obverse in 2023?
Visit the website of The Royal Mint Museum.

See: The Royal Mint Museum.