{"product_id":"2018-ensemble-5-pieces-premiere-frappe-bu-haute-qualite","title":"2018 5-Piece Set: First Strike - BU HIGH QUALITY","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2018 Canada: First Strike Circulation Set\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5 Pieces — First Strike Series — High Quality BU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection description\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis collection comprises the finest examples of the 2018 mintage. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003eFirst Strike\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Patterns on the Reverse\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2 Dollars:\u003c\/b\u003e The Polar Bear (Brent Townsend).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 Dollar:\u003c\/b\u003e The Loon Diver (Robert-Ralph Carmichael).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e25 Cents:\u003c\/b\u003e The Caribou (Emanuel Hahn).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e10 Cents:\u003c\/b\u003e The Bluenose sailboat (Emanuel Hahn).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5 Cents:\u003c\/b\u003e The beaver (GE Kruger-Gray).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2 Dollars:\u003c\/b\u003e Bimetallic (Steel\/Bronze) | 6.92 g | 28.00 mm | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eFirst Strike\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 Dollar:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold-plated brass steel | 6.27 g | 26.50 mm | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eFirst Strike\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e25 Cents:\u003c\/b\u003e Nickel-plated steel | 4.40 g | 23.88 mm | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eFirst Strike\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e10 Cents:\u003c\/b\u003e Nickel-plated steel | 1.75 g | 18.03 mm | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eFirst Strike\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5 Cents:\u003c\/b\u003e Nickel-plated steel | 3.95 g | 21.20 mm | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003eFirst Strike\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal weight of the set:\u003c\/b\u003e 23.29 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuality and Grade: BU High Quality (BU Choice)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e This set is distinguished by its visual excellence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLuster:\u003c\/b\u003e A bright and uniform striking brilliance across all denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e High Quality BU; selected pieces that have never been in circulation, offering very clean surfaces free from the usual contact marks of bulk transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStrike:\u003c\/b\u003e Ultra-sharp details, particularly visible on the engraving lines of the Bluenose and the relief of the polar bear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monnaie Royale Canadienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44240684875799,"sku":"CAFSSET2018","price":18.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8830\/6967\/files\/2018EnsembleFirstStrike_5pieces.png?v=1770210417","url":"https:\/\/grailcoins.ca\/products\/2018-ensemble-5-pieces-premiere-frappe-bu-haute-qualite","provider":"Grail Coins \u0026 Collections Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}