Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant presence in Canadians’ lives.
Her face is engraved on our coins. It graces the $20 bill and is featured on some of our stamps. Even buildings, parks, mountains and islands bear her name.
Here’s a look at some of the things that will—or won’t—change following her death:
—Coins: The Royal Canadian Mint says all coins engraved with the effigy of the Queen will remain legal tender and stay in circulation indefinitely. It notes that nickels bearing the likeness of her father, King George VI, are still legal tender today.
As new coins are produced, the Mint says it will be up to the government of Canada to decide whether to change the image on the obverse (heads side) of coins, where the Queen currently appears….