The 2017 issue of coins from the Royal Canadian Mint includes a variety of products aimed at the 150th celebration of Canada’s Confederation movement in 1867. In this unique release, two of the nation’s greatest icons are captured on one coin in a first-ever selectively gold-plated silver coin. Right now, the 2017 1 oz Proof Canadian Silver Piedfort Timeless Icons Coin is available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective maroon clamshell from the Royal Canadian Mint.
- 1st-ever selective gold-plating, fine silver piedfort coin!
- Limited mintage of only 7,000 coins!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
- Bears a face value of $25 (CAD) backed by the federal government of Canada.
- Reverse features the maple leaf and beaver.
- Obverse includes Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait.
- Designed by Pierre Leduc.
The beaver and maple leaf are two of the most important symbols of the nation. The industrious beaver was the backbone of the initial trades and economics of Canada, with its valuable skins and pelts drawing traders from around the globe to the bountiful riches in Canada’s natural environment. As for the maple leaf, it predates the nation itself as a symbol of the land, its people, and the hope for a good future.
Each of these 2017 1 oz Proof Canadian Silver Piedfort Timeless Icons Coins includes selective gold plating on both the obverse and reverse faces of the coin. The proof finish of the coins includes this gold plating for added elegance and dimension to the design features of the coin.
On the reverse of all 2017 1 oz Proof Canadian Silver Piedfort Timeless Icons Coins is the image of a maple leaf from the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf, with a beaver in front of the maple leaf. There is a center line vertically that separates the detailed finish on the left (marking Canada’s past) and the mirrored finish on the right (marking Canada’s future).
The obverse of the 2017 1 oz Proof Canadian Silver Piedfort Timeless Icons Coin features the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s effigy appears on all Canadian coinage, and has since her ascension to the British throne in 1952. This design is the current portrait of choice for the Royal Canadian Mint, and was created in 2003 by Susanna Blunt.
Your 2017 1 oz Proof Canadian Silver Piedfort Timeless Icons Coin arrives inside of a maroon clamshell box from the Royal Canadian Mint, which is shipped inside of a black beauty box.
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