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Obverse of 1870 - 1901
Designer: Leonard C. Wyon
Obverse of 1902 - 1910
Designer: G.W. DeSaulles (DES under bust)
Obverse of 1911 - 1936
Designer: Percy Metcalfe
Special 1935 Obverse *Jubilee*
Designer: ???
Obverses of 1937 - 1952
Designer: T. H. Paget (HP)
Obverse of 1953 - 1964
Designer: Mary Gillick (MG)
Obverse of 1965 - 1989
Designer: Arnold Machin
Obverse of 1990 - 2003
Designer: Dora de P�dery-Hunt
Special 2002 Obverse *Golden Jubilee*
Designer: ???
Obverse of 2003 - Present
Designer: Susanna Blunt
On the Obverse of coins you will find the latin words "DEI GRATIA" meaning "By The Grace Of God". The Latin word "REGINA" means "Queen" and "REX" means "King". The joining of these words "DEI GRATIA REGINA" we get "By The Grace Of God, Queen" and "DEI GRATIA REX" we get "By The Grace of God, King". Also prior to, and including, 1947 we see an abbreviation "ET IND: IMP:" which is for the latin words "ET INDIAE IMPERATOR" meaning "And Emperor Of India", this was removed in 1947 because India had received it's independence. In 1935 a special latin inscription was placed, "REX IMPERATOR ANNO REGNI XXV" meaning "King and Emperor 25 Years Reigning" this was because of King George VI's Silver Anniversary of ascension to the throne. In 2002 50-Cent Golden Jubilee circulation coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint reflects a commemorative medallion struck 50 years ago to mark the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this is only found on the 2002 50-Cent Coins.
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