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Kathleen “Kit” Coleman: Pioneer Journalist - Fine Silver Proof Set
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Kathleen “Kit” Coleman: Pioneer Journalist - Fine Silver Proof Set
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Pencil to paper to precious metal: The 2023 Pure Silver Proof Set honours the journey of journalism pioneer “Kit” Coleman.
In a time when women journalists were limited to writing about the female perspective and women’s issues, Kathleen “Kit” Blake Coleman (1856-1915) helped pave the way for better representation in newsrooms across Canada. Known to her many readers as “Kit,” the intrepid reporter made history 125 years ago by becoming North America’s first accredited woman war correspondent. She helped establish the Canadian Women’s Press Club in 1904 and served as its first president, and later became the first syndicated woman columnist in Canada.
“Kit” Coleman is honoured on the 2023 Proof Dollar, and you’ll find an enhanced version of it in this seven-piece set. Each coin—one of every denomination, even 50 cents—has been meticulously crafted in 99.99% pure silver. But the unmistakable star of the set is “Kit” Coleman herself, whose portrait is part of the gold-plated collage on your coin’s reverse.
Own a selectively gold-plated version of the 2023 Proof Dollar honouring “Kit” Coleman.
Special features
- A journalism pioneer. One of Canada’s most successful early presswomen and a woman of many firsts, journalist Kathleen “Kit” Blake Coleman is honoured on Canada’s Proof Dollar in 2023, which marks the 125ᵗʰ anniversary of her becoming North America’s first accredited woman war correspondent.
- Your proof dollar for 2023. Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, the annual Fine Silver Proof Dollar is our flagship collector coin and one of the year’s most anticipated collectibles.
- Limited supply. Only 20,000 sets available worldwide.
- Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
- No GST/HST.
Packaging
Your fine silver proof set is presented in Royal Canadian Mint-branded book-style packaging with a removable lens for easy viewing.
A design within a design
The silhouette collage on your coin’s reverse captures key moments in the journalist’s life—from the office of the Toronto newspapers that published her columns from 1889 to 1911, to the vintage typewriter that represents her legacy and impact on journalism.
Enhanced with gold plating
All seven coins in this set are 99.99% pure silver, including the selectively gold-plated Proof Dollar—a set exclusive. The coin’s silhouette collage (reverse), rim and effigy (obverse) are all plated with gold for an added touch of luxury.
Product Number
205802
Mintage
20,000
Packaging
Genuine leather book style packaging
Artist
Proof Dollar: Pandora Young (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating
Weight
23.17 g
Diameter
36.07 mm
Edge
Serrated
Finish
Proof
Composition
99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating
Weight
9 g
Diameter
28 mm
Edge
Interrupted serrations
Finish
Proof
Composition
99.99% pure silver with gold plating
Weight
7.89 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Edge
Plain
Finish
Proof
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
9.37 g
Diameter
27.13 mm
Edge
Serrated
Finish
Proof
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
6 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Edge
Serrated
Finish
Proof
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
2.45 g
Diameter
18.05 mm
Edge
Serrated
Finish
Proof
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
5.4 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Edge
Plain
Finish
Proof
Reverse
Pandora Young
Obverse
Susanna Blunt
Designed by Canadian artist Pandora Young, the Proof Dollar’s reverse features a silhouette of journalist Kathleen “Kit” Blake Coleman (1856-1915) holding an open notebook and pen. Within that silhouette are various elements that represent her life and career (from top to bottom): The Mail and Empire building in Toronto, Ont.; SS Circassian, the passenger ship that brought the Irish-born writer to Canada in 1884; a partial map of the Atlantic Ocean, to represent Coleman’s travels and dispatches; a view of Coleman writing at her desk; and a vintage typewriter that symbolizes her legacy and impact on Canadian journalism. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.
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