2018 Canada: Circulation Set & 50¢ Special
6 Pieces — First Strike & Special Roll — High Quality BU
Collection description
This set showcases the technical excellence of the Royal Canadian Mint for 2018. The First Strike series guarantees that the circulating coins come from the very first dies of the year, offering optimal relief clarity and detail definition. To complement this collection, a 50-cent coin was extracted from a special roll, ensuring a brilliant finish and superior preservation quality for this denomination, which is rarely seen outside of collector sets.
The Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)
All the coins in this set feature the classic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The "First Strike" status gives the royal portrait a satin sheen and exceptional clarity of relief, highlighting the fineness of the original engraving on virtually flawless surfaces.
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 (Special Roll): The coat of arms of Canada, a heraldic symbol with an impeccable finish.
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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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50 Cents: Nickel-plated steel | 6.90 g | 27.13 mm | Special Roll
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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: 30.19 g
Quality and Grade: BU High Quality (BU Choice)
This set stands out for its superb visual presentation:
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Luster: A bright, deep, and perfectly uniform striking brilliance across all six pieces.
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Surface: High Quality BU; each copy has been selected for its clean surfaces, without wear or friction marks related to traffic.
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Strike: A powerful and crisp execution, capturing the finest details of the iconic reverse motifs.
