Coin Set - 2017 - RCM - Fine Silver Proof Set - 150th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation
Mintage - 20,000.
This pure silver proof set is an opportunity to own these classic coins (polar bear, Canada's Coat of Arms, loon, caribou, Bluenose, beaver) in 2017. Each set includes:
Proof dollar struck in 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating!
2-dollar coin struck in 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating!
1-dollar coin struck in 99.99% pure silver! Fully gold plated!
50-cent, 25-cent, 10-cent and 5-cent coins, all struck in 99.99% pure silver
Designed by Canadian artist Rebecca Yanovskaya, your proof dollar coin features a contemporary take on a classic female allegory that personifies Canada on its 150th anniversary. Every element in this complex design represents a different political, historic, geographic and social aspect—it represents our story as a nation, all conveyed by the intricate engraving and careful use of multiple finishes.
Proof Dollar Coin - Diameter - 36.07 mm - Nominal Weight - 23.17 g.
$2 Coin - Diameter - 28.0 mm - Nominal Weight - 9.0 g.
$1 Coin - Diameter - 26.5 mm - Nominal Weight - 7.9 g.
50 Cent Coin - Diameter - 27.13 mm - Nominal Weight - 9.25 g.
25 Cent Coin - Diameter - 23.88 mm - Nominal Weight - 6.0 g
10 Cent Coin - Diameter - 18.05 mm - Nominal Weight - 2.45 g
5 Cent Coin - Diameter - 21.20 mm - Nominal Weight - 5.40 g
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.