2018 Canada: First Strike Circulation Set
5 Pieces — First Strike Series — High Quality BU
Collection description
This collection comprises the finest examples of the 2018 mintage. The First Strike certification guarantees that these coins were struck as soon as the new dies were opened that year, thus capturing every micro-detail of the original designs. For the collector, this ensures a level of detail never found in coins that circulate from hand to hand.
The Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)
All coins feature the classic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Susanna Blunt. On these "First Strike" examples, the portrait is distinguished by a satin sheen and exceptional clarity of relief, highlighting the fine engraving of the Royal Canadian Mint.
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 set is distinguished by its visual excellence:
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Luster: A bright and uniform striking brilliance across all denominations.
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Surface: High Quality BU; selected pieces that have never been in circulation, offering very clean surfaces free from the usual contact marks of bulk transport.
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Strike: Ultra-sharp details, particularly visible on the engraving lines of the Bluenose and the relief of the polar bear.
