2023 Canada: King Charles III Circulation Set
5 Pieces — First Strike Series — High Quality BU
Collection description
This collection is of paramount importance to the numismatic history of Canada, as it contains the first circulation coins to bear the effigy of King Charles III. As First Strikes , these coins were struck at the very beginning of the new dies' production cycle, ensuring a sharpness of relief and a quality of detail that would not be found on subsequent strikes.
The Obverse (His Majesty King Charles III)
All the pieces feature the official portrait of King Charles III, designed by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. This portrait, facing left (according to the tradition of alternating monarchs), is rendered with surgical precision. The finish is impeccable, offering a satin sheen that highlights the fineness of the engraving.
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 collection is distinguished by its historical character and condition:
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Luster: A brilliant, deep, striking luster, characteristic of the first coins struck from the new dies.
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Surface: High Quality BU; selected pieces that have never circulated, displaying extremely clean surfaces and a visual appeal worthy of a collector's item.
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Strike: A powerful and clean execution, typical of the first strikes of the year.
