2017 Canada: 150th Anniversary Circulation & 50¢ Duo Set
7 Pieces — First Strike & Special Rolls — High Quality BU
Collection description
This set is the ultimate tribute to Canada's 150th anniversary year. In addition to the First Strike series (the very first dies of the year for circulation coins), this collection features two 50-cent coins from special rolls. You'll find the 50-cent coin with the classic coat of arms as well as the special version bearing the official Canada 150 logo, making this set a complete historical record of 2017.
The Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)
All the coins in this set bear the classic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The "First Strike" status guarantees surgically sharp relief, while the two 50-cent coins retain a brilliant luster and flawless surfaces, selected for their superior grade.
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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50 Cents (Classic): The traditional coat of arms of Canada.
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50 Cents (Canada 150): Commemorative design bearing the official 150th anniversary logo.
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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 | First Strike
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1 Dollar: Gold-plated brass steel | 6.27 g | First Strike
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50 Cents (Classic): Nickel-plated steel | 6.90 g | Special Roll
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50 Cents (Canada 150): Nickel-plated steel | 6.90 g | Special Roll
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25 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 4.40 g | First Strike
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10 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 1.75 g | First Strike
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5 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 3.95 g | First Strike
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Total weight of the set: 37.09 g
Quality and Grade: BU High Quality (BU Choice)
This collection is distinguished by its symbolic richness and its state of preservation:
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Luster: A brilliant striking luster, particularly deep on both 50-cent coins.
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Surface: High Quality BU; each example has been chosen for the purity of its surfaces, without the usual wear and tear of coin bags.
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Strike: A powerful execution on all 7 coins, a testament to the excellence of the Royal Canadian Mint during this year of celebrations.
