2024 Canada: Circulation & 50¢ Special
6 Pieces — First Strike & Special Roll — High Quality BU
Collection description
This historic set marks the first full year of production under the reign of His Majesty King Charles III. The First Strike series guarantees that the coins come from the very first dies of the year, offering superior engraving definition. It is complemented by the classic 50-cent coin, a rare denomination in circulation, here taken from a special roll to ensure "High Quality" grade preservation.
The Obverse (His Majesty King Charles III)
All the coins in this set feature the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by the artist Steven Rosati. Their "First Strike" status allows the portrait to be admired with exceptional clarity of detail, highlighting the finesse of the original 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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50 Cents (Special Roll): The coat of arms of Canada, an iconic coin with a brilliant luster.
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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 is distinguished by its visual excellence:
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Luster: A bright, satiny shine from striking, characteristic of coins struck with new dies.
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Surface: High Quality BU; selected pieces that have never been in circulation, presenting very clean surfaces with minimal contact marks.
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Minting: Ultra-sharp details across all coins, attesting to the technical precision of 2024.
