Description
As Canada marks its 150th anniversary, this special edition proof dollar set represents a heartfelt celebration of what it means to be Canadian. Each of the seven coins are exclusive for 2017: they include the new circulation coins from the My Canada, My Inspiration collection, a 50-cent coin and a special edition proof dollar that conveys our deep sense of national pride during this milestone year!
SPECIFICATIONS
SRP: $229.95
Item: 158348
UPC: 6-2393-08265-6
Mintage: 20,000
Finish: Proof
Packaging: Genuine leather book-style packaging
Face Value: Proof dollar
Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating
Weight (g): 23.17
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 2 dollars
Composition: 99.99% pure silver with gold-plated inner core
Weight (g): 9.0
Diameter (mm): 28.0
Edge: Interrupted serrations
Face Value: 1 dollar
Composition: 99.99% pure silver, gold plated
Weight (g): 7.9
Diameter (mm): 11-sided 26.50
Edge: Plain
Face Value: 50 cents
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Weight (g):9.25
Diameter (mm): 27.13
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 25 cents
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Weight (g): 6.0
Diameter (mm):23.88
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 10 cents
Composition:99.99% pure silver
Weight (g): 2.45
Diameter (mm): 18.05
Edge: Reeded
Face Value: 5 cents
Composition:99.99% pure silver
Weight (g): 5.40
Diameter (mm): 21.20
Edge: Plain
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Canada—these are your coins. Put your national pride on display with this captivating seven-coin set! Designed by Canadians for Canadians, these powerfully symbolic, 99.99% fine silver coins are a proud representation of who we are as a nation in 2017.
- You won’t see these together again: This is your only opportunity to bring home a gold-plated version of the Special Edition Proof Dollar AND the frosted, fine-silver versions of the My Canada, My Inspiration circulation coins, which are exclusive for 2017.
- Cutting-edge technology meets craftsmanship: Gold plating, multiple finishes, precision engraving —a combination of innovative technologies and advanced techniques bring these designs to life in an unprecedented way! You can feel the deep sense of pride behind each of these coins—a truly heartfelt ode to our nation!
- A one-of-a-kind Special Edition Proof Dollar: Gold plating adds a rich, golden sheen to the rim and the “150” engraved on the proof dollar, while frosting gives the flag an ethereal appearance—a visual representation of the immense national pride that fills the air during this special year!
DESIGN
All seven coins are crafted in 99.99% fine silver and feature selective gold plating that adds an elegant golden shine to the some of the raised elements.
Designed by Canadians for Canadians, the engraved images on each reverse of the five circulation coins from the My Canada, My Inspiration collection are exclusive for Canada’s 150th anniversary year. The set also includes a 50-cent coin bearing the official CANADA 150 logo of a maple leaf mosaic, which represents Confederation, and a special edition proof dollar designed by artist Jamie Desrochers. Here, the most identifiable of all Canadian symbols, the national flag, is frosted to give it an ethereal appearance—it’s a moving representation of the immense national pride that fills the air as Canadians from coast to coast to coast (represented by the map) come together to celebrate our nation’s milestone anniversary.
