
ARCHIVED
Silver Dollar Specimen Set - 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition (2013)
2013
Mintage 20,000
ARCHIVED
Silver Dollar Specimen Set - 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition (2013)
2013
Mintage 20,000
$99.95 CAD
Masters Club:
1,000
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
First Silver Dollar in a Specimen Set! Order today!
The Canadian Arctic Expedition was an important event in the exploration of the Canadian Arctic, helping to map the extent of Canada’s Arctic territory, preserve Canada’s sovereignty in the region, and uncover important research about the people, flora, fauna, and geology of the region. The year 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition.
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Special features
• First Silver Dollar in a Specimen Set!
• Your Specimen Silver Dollar is certified to be 99.99% pure silver.
• The specimen finish is a three-fold combination of brilliant and frosted relief on a lined finish background; a finish unique to the Royal CanadianMint.
• Each coin in this set has been individually inspected to ensure that it meets the exacting standards of the Royal Canadian Mint.
• Your Specimen Set celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition with a coin whose artistry draws on the rich legacy of imagery from the historic exploration of the Canadian Arctic.
• Limited to 20,000 coins worldwide.
Design
Your Specimen Silver Dollar was designed by Canadian artist BonnieRoss and portrays several significant elements fromthe Canadian Arctic Expedition. In the foreground,the image draws on the abundant photography from the Expedition to present a portrait of three men standing beside a dogsled packed with gear. Harnessed to the sled, the waiting dog team is watches and listens for the command to move on across the Arctic tundra. Above the mountainous skyline on the distanthorizon, a stylized image of a compass pointed 10 degrees east of true North fills the background.
Packaging
Your specimen set comes in a CD lens concept with maroonouter cover and custom beauty box.
Order yours today!
Order yours today!
Special features
• First Silver Dollar in a Specimen Set!
• Your Specimen Silver Dollar is certified to be 99.99% pure silver.
• The specimen finish is a three-fold combination of brilliant and frosted relief on a lined finish background; a finish unique to the Royal CanadianMint.
• Each coin in this set has been individually inspected to ensure that it meets the exacting standards of the Royal Canadian Mint.
• Your Specimen Set celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition with a coin whose artistry draws on the rich legacy of imagery from the historic exploration of the Canadian Arctic.
• Limited to 20,000 coins worldwide.
Design
Your Specimen Silver Dollar was designed by Canadian artist BonnieRoss and portrays several significant elements fromthe Canadian Arctic Expedition. In the foreground,the image draws on the abundant photography from the Expedition to present a portrait of three men standing beside a dogsled packed with gear. Harnessed to the sled, the waiting dog team is watches and listens for the command to move on across the Arctic tundra. Above the mountainous skyline on the distanthorizon, a stylized image of a compass pointed 10 degrees east of true North fills the background.
Packaging
Your specimen set comes in a CD lens concept with maroonouter cover and custom beauty box.
Order yours today!
Specifications
Product Number
127214
Mintage
20,000
Composition
99.99 % fine silver
Weight
7.3 g
Edge
reeded
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
1 dollar
Finish
proof
Artist
Bonnie Ross (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
23.17 g
Diameter
36.07 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
specimen
Artist
Bonnie Ross
Composition
three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring), brass-plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
Weight
7.3 g
Diameter
28.03 mm
Edge
interrupted serrations
Finish
specimen
Artist
Brent Townsend (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
nickel electroplated with bronze
Weight
7 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Edge
plain
Finish
specimen
Artist
Trevor Tennant (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight
6.9 g
Diameter
27.13 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
specimen
Artist
Thomas Shingles (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
specimen
Artist
Emmanuel Hahn (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight
1.75 g
Diameter
18.06 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
specimen
Artist
Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight
3.95 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Edge
plain
Finish
specimen
Artist
G.E. Kruger Gray (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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