The image of Queen Elizabeth II on Canada’s coins and $20 bill will soon be replaced by an image of King Charles III.
On May 6, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in England for the King’s coronation, a news release issued by his office said the government will unveil a new Royal Crown, Royal Flag, Canadian stamp, and collector coins at a celebration in Ottawa later that day.
The news release said the new Canadian Royal Crown will incorporate unique Canadian elements, “including stylized maple leaves and a wavy blue line representing the country’s lands and waterways.” The new King approved all the designs. The government said Canadians will be able to see the design of the new effigy for circulation coins in the coming months….