Awsome but slightly expensive
4
good but it would be nice at 49.99 instead
Frozzie
BC Canada
Fine Silver Coin - Canadian Bank of Commerce Bank Note Design - Mintage: 8500 (2013)
First in a new series featuring historical Canadian bank notes!
Over the last three centuries, the evolution of paper currency in Canada has involved a highly specialized art form and human technology, set against the backdrop of ever-changing economics. The Canadian Bank of Commerce issued its first series of bank notes when it opened in 1867. In 1888, the Commerce released another issue of colourful bank notes in various denominations—with security so effective that the series design did not change for almost 30 years.
This coin is the first of an exciting new series celebrating the art and evolution of bank note design in Canada. Don't delay: order yours today!
Special features
• First of a new Mint series featuring vignettes from historic Canadian bank notes!
• Struck in 99.99% fine silver.
• Highly detailed engraved design uses various finishes to create texture and contrast on a brilliant background.
• No taxes: GST and HST exempt.
• Limited mintage of 8,500 coins worldwide.
Design
Your coin features a seascape-themed vignette from the Canadian Bank of Commerce's 1888 20-dollar bank note. The design centres a youthful figure: possibly a young Hermès, who was a god of the Greek pantheon and a patron of travellers. The figure leans on a large fish, holding a staff entwined by two snakes. Also known as a caduceus, this staff symbolizes commerce and balance. In the background are four ships from various ages of sea travel, a rocky point jutting out into the water, and a tall lighthouse to guide the vessels to safe harbour.
The coin's reverse also features the word "CANADA," the date "2013" and the face value of "5 DOLLARS."
Packaging
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a custom beauty box.
This unique coin is an exceptional gift or collectible for art aficionados and history buffs—as well as anyone who loves the history of numismatic and bank note artistry and design. Order your coin now!
Specifications
- No.124052
- Mintage 8,500
- Composition99.99% fine silver
- Finishproof
- Weight (g) 23.17
- Diameter (mm) 36.07
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value5 dollars
- ArtistSusanna Blunt (obverse)
Reviews
Coin Art
4
I wish the back ground was more visible that would made this coin look very nice !
muralig51
Little Rock,Arkansas
seeing is believing
4
detail(s) are awesome/coin gets life of its own, others learn more on coin once they see it for themselves, coin has something to teach
dlc
northern Saskatchewan, Canada
An accurate and intriguing headline.
4
To display to family and friends. The coin has a unique design. An attractive addition to my collection. The mintage at 8,500 is acceptable. The design on the other hand is old and dated and may not to physically appealing to all.
The Owl
Windsor, Ontario.
fine detail
5
Attracted by St-George theme, then realized how well-designed and unique this coin is. Displays well, and now I am collecting the entire series of Bank Note-inspired coins! happy holidays to all...
Ellie
Montreal, QC
Very Artistic
5
Beautifully detailed coin. Great for collection.
Toti
New Jersey, USA
Fine quality
5
Nice collector value for limited budget collector.
None
Edmonton, Alberta
Absolutly beautiful
5
The RCM make the most beautiful coins
Jwil64
Elbridge,ny
Beautiful design
5
Beautiful esign and I would say this is the best design of the coins produced by the Mint recently.
Coin lover from BC
BC
This is such a beautiful piece
5
Added coin to my collection very detailed like I expect from the RCM
Jims64
Elbridge,ny
Fine Silver Coin - Canadian Bank of Commerce Bank Note Design - Mintage: 8500 (2013)
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