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Record 1 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

A part of the legend on Canadian coins indicating that the king or queen rules "by the grace of God".

OBS

The legends which did not contain these words were considered "Godless" (1911). "D.G." was introduced in short form on Canadian coinage in 1965.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
DEF

Partie de la légende sur les pièces de monnaie canadienne indiquant que le roi ou la reine règne «par la grâce de Dieu».

OBS

La légende ne la contenant pas a été dite «impie» (1911). «D.G.» est inscrit en abrégé sur la monnaie canadienne depuis 1965.

Spanish

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