2024 Canada: First Strike Circulation Set
5 Pieces — First Strike Series — High Quality BU
Collection description
This set represents the technical excellence of the early reign of His Majesty King Charles III. As First Strikes , these coins were produced with new engraving dies, which guarantees a definition of relief and a sharpness of detail impossible to find on mass strikes intended for general circulation.
The Obverse (His Majesty King Charles III)
All the coins bear the contemporary effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Steven Rosati. On these "First Strike" examples, the finish is impeccable, highlighting the royal profile with a satin sheen and exceptional clarity.
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 perfection:
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Luster: A bright and uniform striking shine, without any tarnishing.
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Surface: High Quality BU; selected pieces that have never been in circulation, exhibiting extremely clean surfaces for this type of metal.
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Minting: Surgical precision of detail thanks to the use of the first dies of the year.
