2 Troy ounce silver coin Mounted Police 2020

2 Troy ounce silver coin Mounted Police 2020

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or "Mounties" as they are affectionately known, stands in Canada as the national symbol of sovereign authority. Today, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is charged with the specific national security of all three territories and eight of the ten provinces. They also work closely with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Surete du Quebec, and have national jurisdiction as peace officers.

On the reverse, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer sits astride a horse, proudly raising the regimental flag or Guidon from a lance. Careful attention to detail is applied, such as the distinctive features of the Mountie; his high-collared tunic, Montana campaign hat, and spurs boots are all concisely illustrated. Radial lines are used throughout the reverse field. A micro-engraved maple leaf decorated with the year of the coin's issuance sits in the top right quadrant of the coin field as an additional security feature, while the purity of the coins 9999 rests in the bottom left. The nation, year of conception and issue, and weight sum up the picture.

On the obverse is the effigy of King George V designed in stunning detail by Sir E. B Mackennal. A Latin inscription rests over the ruler's head, while the coins have their $10 face value below. Again, radial lines occur throughout the obverse field.