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Circulation Coins and Test Tokens Set - Mintage: 25000 (2012)
74% SOLD! Be among the very few to own this unique coin collection!
NEW! A piece of history in the making of the new coins! Your coin set showcases the latest innovations in the Royal Canadian Mint’s ongoing effort to advance the science of coin engineering and manufacturing. The test tokens and circulation coins in your coin set incorporate all-new security features and were struck using the Mint’s world-renowned, multi-ply plated steel technology.
This is a special opportunity for you to own uncirculated test tokens and coins for the new $1 and $2 that feature the Mint’s leading-edge security features.
What is a test token?
The Royal Canadian Mint created these non-circulation test tokens to calibrate coin acceptance equipment in the vending industry. These test tokens incorporate the new security features, such as the laser mark micro-engraving, virtual image, and edge-lettering specific to each type of coin. Approximately one million test tokens of each denomination were produced, which were all sent back to the Mint. Mintage on this coin set is limited to only 25,000 sets worldwide!
Your coin set features uncirculated test tokens adding to the uniqueness of this special coin set.
Special Features:
• A FIRST! Your historic set contains Canada’s new one-dollar and two-dollar coins, as well as the first test tokens created during their development.
• NEW! The test tokens in your set are uncirculated versions of the original tokens distributed throughout the vending industry to calibrate coin acceptance equipment.
• Limited to 25,000 sets worldwide from the 1 million test tokens created!
• Eligible for letter mail shipping ($2.99 Canada only, limit of 3 per letter mail).
Design:
• The next generation of one-dollar and two-dollar circulation coins also incorporates new, visible security features which further enhance the security and integrity of Canada's coinage system. The reverse (or tails side) of both coins features a laser mark micro-engraving, and the two-dollar coin also contains a virtual image and edge-lettering.
Packaging:
• Your unique circulation coins and test tokens set is sealed inside a transparent plastic film and presented in a keepsake envelope. A beautiful reminder in the history of Canadian coin design!
Order yours today!
Specifications
- No.118258
1 dollar: 2011
- Composition: bronze plating, nickel
- Finish: uncirculated
- Weight (g): 7
- Diameter (mm): 26.5
- Edge: plain
- Artist: Ralph-Robert Carmichael (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
1 dollar: token
- Composition: three-ply plated steel
- Finish: uncirculated
- Weight (g): 6.27
- Diameter (mm): 26.5
- Edge: eleven-sided plain
- Artist: Ralph-Robert Carmichael (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
1 dollar: 2012
- Composition: three-ply plated steel
- Finish: uncirculated
- Weight (g): 6.27
- Diameter (mm): 26.5
- Edge: eleven-sided plain
- Artist: Ralph-Robert Carmichael (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
2 dollars: 2011
- Composition: nickel (outer ring) copper, aluminum, nickel (inner ring)
- Finish: uncirculated
- Weight (g): 7.3
- Diameter (mm): 28
- Edge: round with interrupted serrations
- Artist: Brent Townsend (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
2 dollars: token
- Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring) Three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
- Finish: uncirculated
- Weight (g): 6.92
- Diameter (mm): 28
- Edge: round with interrupted serrations
- Artist: Brent Townsend (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
2 dollars: 2012
- Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring), three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
- Finish: uncirculated
- Weight (g): 6.92
- Diameter (mm): 28
- Edge: round with interrupted serrations
- Artist: Brent Townsend (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Reviews
Circulation Coins & Test Tokens Set
4
Very unusual addition to my collection
The dehidrated frenchman
Parson, BC
A unique and great idea!
5
What I like the most about this set, is, it is not in circulation. These test tokens will never be seen, nor had, by most people. This is a history making set. When the old style one and two dollar coins were upgraded and pretty much changed completely. I think they are awesome!
mercoins
Nanaimo, B.C. Cda.
Good Product - Poor Service
5
I ordered this product along with a set of quarters about a month ago and just received the loonies/twonies yesterday. Still waiting for the commemorative quarters from the same order (I believe the web site said 5 - 10 business days?)
Dean
Lethbrdige, Alberta
Have not received my coins
5
I have not received my purchases as of yet. Still missing Aprils subscription coin and the keep sake storage box for the coins
jill
ontario
Love the examples of what might've been!
5
I love being able to see what could've been... But the samples of previous year versus the 2 test tokens have helped to bring this concept to me. I know the price stops many people, but nothing compares with the feeling when you own one of these test token sets!!! Yet in all honesty, I don't know if I'd buy another anytime soon, they are expensive. Still it's très fantastique to own a piece of Canadian minting history.
39 and holding
CANADA
A simple way to Learn about Change
4
I'll use this to teach my grandchildren and great grandchildren how the Mint produces and protects our coinage
Grumpy
Alberta
Something Different
5
I like the variations of the coins & tokens.
Al
New Jersey
Satisfied with product.
4
I am a private collector and quality driven. Twice I have had to return a product that I thought did not live up to the standards that I would expect from the Canadian mint. I did eventually receive a replacement which I was satisfied with. I will continue to deal with the Mint as I feel it has some excellent coins.
Gary the concerned.
Vittoria Ontario
A perfect transition set
5
I ordered this set yesterday, and I know I am going to love it. I have the 2012 uncirculated set (which I ordered from here a few months ago and am very pleased with); it includes the loonie and toonie without any of the security features. I also ordered the 2013 uncirculated set with my order for this set, which includes the loonie and toonie with the security features. I wanted this particular set because it shows the transitions, or the changes, in the loonie and toonie from where they were in 2012 to where they are in 2013 today. That is, I think this set will perfectly illustrate and explain the differences between the coins from one year to the next; it adds to and helps tell the story.
Gerald
Saint John, NB
Circulation Coins and Test Tokens Set - Mintage: 25000 (2012)
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