2017 Canada: First Strike Circulation Set
5 Pieces — First Strike Series — High Quality BU
Collection description
This set captures the essence of a pivotal year in Canadian history. The First Strike certification guarantees that these coins were produced at the very beginning of 2017, using new dies to deliver unparalleled relief clarity. This is an opportunity to own classic designs in their purest form during the country's 150th anniversary year.
The Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)
All the coins feature the classic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt. On these "First Strike" examples, the finish is superb, offering a satin sheen and clarity of detail that highlights the royal portrait on surfaces selected for their pristine condition.
The Patterns on the Reverse
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2 Dollars: The Polar Bear (Brent Townsend).
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1 Dollar: The Loon Diver (Robert-Ralph Carmichael).
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25 Cents: The Caribou (Emanuel Hahn).
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10 Cents: The Bluenose sailboat (Emanuel Hahn).
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5 Cents: The beaver (GE Kruger-Gray).
Technical Specifications
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2 Dollars: Bimetallic (Steel/Bronze) | 6.92 g | 28.00 mm | First Strike
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1 Dollar: Gold-plated brass steel | 6.27 g | 26.50 mm | First Strike
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25 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 4.40 g | 23.88 mm | First Strike
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10 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 1.75 g | 18.03 mm | First Strike
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5 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 3.95 g | 21.20 mm | First Strike
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Total weight of the set: 23.29 g
Quality and Grade: BU High Quality (BU Choice)
This ensemble is distinguished by its visual appeal and historical significance:
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Luster: A bright, satiny, deep, striking shine, typical of the first coins of the year.
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Surface: High Quality BU; each piece has been meticulously chosen for its clean surfaces, without the usual traffic contact marks.
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Strike: Superior relief definition, perfectly capturing the details of the iconic reverse designs.
