2021 Canada: First Strike Circulation Set
5 Pieces — First Strike Series — High Quality BU
Collection description
This collection comprises the finest coins from the 2021 mintage. The First Strike series guarantees that these pieces were struck at the very beginning of the production cycle using new dies. This results in significantly superior detail definition and surface luster compared to coins typically found in circulation.
The Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)
All coins feature the classic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The "First Strike" status enhances the portrait, offering a satin finish and clarity of relief that highlight the exquisite engraving work 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 ensemble is distinguished by its remarkable visual appeal:
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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, displaying very clean surfaces and free from the usual wear and tear of transport.
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Strike: Ultra-sharp details, particularly visible on the polar bear's fur and the Bluenose's rigging.
