Circulation Coins and Tes...
$20.88 USD
Archived
Circulation Coins and Test Tokens Set - Mintage: 25000 (2012)
2012
Mintage 25,000
Archived
Circulation Coins and Test Tokens Set - Mintage: 25000 (2012)
2012
Mintage 25,000
$20.88 USD
Masters Club:
300
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
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.
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 engineeringand 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-circulationtest tokens to calibrate coin acceptance equipment in the vending industry. These test tokens incorporate the new security features, such as the laser markmicro-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 duringtheir development.
• NEW! The test tokens inyour set are uncirculated versions of the original tokens distributed throughout the vending industry to calibrate coin acceptance equipment.
• Limited to 25,000 sets worldwidefrom 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!
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-circulationtest tokens to calibrate coin acceptance equipment in the vending industry. These test tokens incorporate the new security features, such as the laser markmicro-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 duringtheir development.
• NEW! The test tokens inyour set are uncirculated versions of the original tokens distributed throughout the vending industry to calibrate coin acceptance equipment.
• Limited to 25,000 sets worldwidefrom 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
Product Number
118258
Mintage
25,000
Weight
0.5 g
Composition
bronze plating, nickel
Weight
7 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Edge
plain
Finish
uncirculated
Artist
Ralph-Robert Carmichael (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
three-ply plated steel
Weight
6.27 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Edge
eleven-sided plain
Finish
uncirculated
Artist
Ralph-Robert Carmichael (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
three-ply plated steel
Weight
6.27 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Edge
eleven-sided plain
Finish
uncirculated
Artist
Ralph-Robert Carmichael (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
nickel (outer ring) copper, aluminum, nickel (inner ring)
Weight
7.3 g
Diameter
28 mm
Edge
round with interrupted serrations
Finish
uncirculated
Artist
Brent Townsend (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
Three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring) Three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
Weight
6.92 g
Diameter
28 mm
Edge
round with interrupted serrations
Finish
uncirculated
Artist
Brent Townsend (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring), three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
Weight
6.92 g
Diameter
28 mm
Edge
round with interrupted serrations
Finish
uncirculated
Artist
Brent Townsend (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
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