A heartfelt tribute that honours Queen Elizabeth II’s life, reign and years of service.“There is a motto which has been borne by many of my ancestors—a noble motto, “I serve.” . . . I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”– Queen Elizabeth II, April 21, 1947Steadfast, constant and true—these are the traits that defined the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. A model of duty and dignity, Queen Elizabeth II never wavered in her resolve. She pledged to dedicate her life to service, to country and the Commonwealth, at the age of 21 and again on her coronation day in 1953. And she solemnly kept that promise throughout her extraordinary reign.This 1 oz. fine silver coin is a heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Through a mix of elements that represent tradition and history, the coin honours Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years of service to Canada and the Commonwealth. “I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.”– Queen Elizabeth II, June 2, 1953A 99.99% pure silver keepsake to remember a historic reign.Artist Laurie McGaw (reverse)Susanna Blunt (2003-present effigy)Dora de Pédery-Hunt (1990-2002 effigy)Arnold Machin (1965-1989 effigy)Mary Gillick (1953-1964 effigy) (obverse)