2022 Canada: First Strike Circulation Set
5 Pieces — First Strike Series — High Quality BU
Collection description
This set captures the exceptional quality of the Royal Canadian Mint for the year 2022. The First Strike series guarantees that these coins come from the very first dies of the year, offering engraving definition and relief sharpness impossible to find on coins intended for regular circulation.
The Obverse (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)
All the coins feature the classic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. On these "First Strike" examples, the relief is particularly sharp, capturing every detail of the portrait with exceptional precision and an impeccable satin sheen.
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 and technical rarity:
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Lustre: A bright, satiny, deep, striking shine, typical of new corners at the beginning of the year.
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Surface: High Quality BU; selected pieces that have never been in circulation, with extremely clean surfaces and minimal contact marks.
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Strike: Ultra-sharp details across the entire series, demonstrating the technical mastery of 2022.
