1997-2000,KM-290, Schön-280 Country Canada Years 1997-2000 Value 50 Cents Metal Nickel Weight 8.1 g Diameter 27.13 mm Obverse The portrait in right profile of Elizabeth II, when she was 64 years old, is surrounded with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA” (Elizabeth II, Queen by the grace of God) Lettering: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt Dora de Pédery-Hunt, CM OOnt was a Hungarian-Canadian sculptor who designed medals and coins. She was the first Canadian citizen to design an effigy for Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921 and updated in 1994, are surrounded with the facial value and the inscription “CANADA” Lettering: 20 00 CANADA 50 CENTS Engraver: Cathy Bursey-Sabourin