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Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009)
Great Blue Heron aureate dollar only available with this set!
The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to present the 2009
Specimen Set of Canadian coins. The finish on these
superb coins is a three-fold combination of brilliant and
frosted relief on a lined finish background. The elegant
book-style packaging, with removable lens, splendidly
complements these fine coins.
This year the aureate dollar features the Great Blue
Heron.
Each coin in this set has been individually inspected to
ensure that it meets the high standards of the Royal
Canadian Mint.
Special feature:
Aureate dollar featuring the Great BlueHeron only
found in this set.
Specifications
- No.103608
2 Dollars
- Composition: outer ring : 99.9% Ni - inner core : 92% Cu, 6% Al and 2% Ni
- Finish: specimen
- Weight (g): 7.3
- Diameter (mm): 28.03
- Edge: interrupted serrations
- Artist: Brent Townsend (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
1 dollar - Great Gray Owl
- Composition: nickel electroplated with bronze
- Finish: specimen
- Weight (g): 7
- Diameter (mm): 26.5
- Edge: plain
- Artist: Arnold Nogy (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
50 cents
- Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
- Finish: specimen
- Weight (g): 6.9
- Diameter (mm): 27.13
- Edge: reeded
- Artist: Canada's Coat of Arms (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
25 cents
- Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
- Finish: specimen
- Weight (g): 4.4
- Diameter (mm): 23.88
- Edge: reeded
- Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
10 cents
- Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
- Finish: specimen
- Weight (g): 1.75
- Diameter (mm): 18.06
- Edge: reeded
- Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
5 cents
- Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
- Finish: specimen
- Weight (g): 3.95
- Diameter (mm): 21.2
- Edge: plain
- Artist: G.E. Kruger-Gray (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
1 cent
- Composition: two-ply copper finish plated steel
- Finish: specimen
- Weight (g): 2.35
- Diameter (mm): 19.05
- Edge: plain
- Artist: G.E. Kruger-Gray (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Reviews
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(9)
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(9)
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Pros
- Authentic (12)
- Detailed (12)
- Mint condition (12)
- Displays well (11)
Cons
- Common (3)
Best Uses
- Adults (11)
- Hobby (11)
- Lifetime (7)
- Teenagers (7)
- Memorabilia (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Collector (10), Grandparent (9), Parent of two or more children (6), Working parent (6), Education oriented (3)
Reviewed by 17 customers
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Nice Set with Blue Heron
By boytown
from Woodbridge, ON
About Me Grandparent
Pros
- Mint Condition
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Young Children
Comments about Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009):
Gift for the birth year of grandchild # 4. Displays nice. Recommended.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Useful for a starter
By Ron
from Cambridge ON
About Me Collector, Grandparent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Mint Condition
Cons
- Common
Best Uses
- Older Children
- Teens
- Young Children
Comments about Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009):
Used as a gift
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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2009 proof set with Great Blue Heron
By Jeanie
from Harlingen, TX
About Me Education Oriented, Grandparent, Parent of Two or More Children, Will be birthday gifts, Working Parent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
Cons
- Will probably sell out
Best Uses
- Will buy more shortly
Comments about Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009):
I have Native American Art. I will pass related coin to my Grandchildren.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Very pleased
By Dinahsoar
from Okotoks, AB
About Me Collector, Grandparent, Parent of Two or More Children
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Great service
- Mint Condition
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Lifetime
- Teens
Comments about Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009):
Annual birthday gift for my husband
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Blue Heron
By Whirlybird
from Newmarket, Ontario
About Me Grandparent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
- Rare
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- Adults
Comments about Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009):
All I can say is that I love that 'Blue Heron' coin.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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A great gift idea
By Happy Shopper
from Fort St John, BC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
Comments about Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009):
I bought this item for my dad for Christmas and he loved it. I can see this now becoming an annual tradition!
It was a great buying experience and the set arrived earlier than I had expected, which was great because I ordered so close to Christmas.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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This is a VERY nice coin set !!!
By austinmorgan
from Ohio
About Me Collector, Grandparent
Pros
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
- Rare
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
- Older Children
- Teens
- Young Children
Comments about Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009):
The 2009 Blue Heron Set is a nice high quality set of coins to keep and/or to give as gifts. I gave one as a gift and think I'll keep the other two sets for myself. The coins are beautiful and the set comes in a nice soft case.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Great Looking Set!!!!
By Papa Ken
from Barrie, ON
About Me Grandparent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
- Older Children
- Teens
Comments about Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009):
The Grand Children love learning about the coins.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009)
By JB
from Terrace, BC
About Me Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent
Pros
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Older Children
- Teens
- Young Children
Comments about Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009):
Since my children were born we have purchased one of these each year. My oldest is 8 and she is just now appreciating it and is thankful that we made the decision to purchase a set each year for her. I hope that we will be able to continue with the tradition.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Stunning bird
By Bare
from Ontario, Canada
About Me Collector, Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Memorabilia
Comments about Specimen Set - Blue Heron (2009):
I think that some of the items should be a little cheaper in price. I believe that others and myself would purchase more.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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