Description
The Canadian Soccer Association, founded in 1912, has affiliations with the Fédération International de Football Association (FIFA). Between 1995 and 2002, there has been a significant increase (61%) in the number of registered soccer players in Canada. In 2006, Germany will host the 2006 FIFA World CupTM. The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a coin to honour the "2006 FIFA World Cup Germany(tm)" An exciting 99.99% fine silver, proof-finished coin brings the energy of the game to life. The reverse of the coin features a soccer player celebrating the scoring of a goal and the obverse depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Face value : 5 dollars
Mintage : 50,000
Composition : 99,99% silver
Weight (g) : 31.390
Diameter (mm) : 38.00
Thickness (mm) : 3.14 (target)
Special features :
•The design celebrates a theme of significance to
Canadians, nationally and internationally.
