Silver Dollar Proof Set - 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 - Mintage: 40000 (2012)
Proof Silver Dollar commemorates the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
Special Features:
• New for 2012! Includes the Proof Silver Dollar in fine silver (99.99% pure) and impressive proof versions of Canada’s traditional circulation coin designs struck in solid alloys: nickel (5, 10, 25, 50¢ and $2 outer ring), brass ($1 and $2 inner core) and copper (1¢).
• Only 40,000 sets minted worldwide.
Design:
• Intricate detailing on the Proof Silver Dollar depicts a British sergeant, a Voltigeur Canadien, and an Iroquois warrior in historically accurate uniform approaching the invader with unity of purpose to defend the border and colonies they represent.
• Encircling the design of the Proof Silver Dollar are 200 finely struck beads symbolizing the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812.
Packaging:
• CD lens concept with Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon outer cover and black set-up box.
A highly collectible set that commemorates the bicentennial of a pivotal moment in Canadian colonial history. Order today!
Specifications
- No.117680
2012 proof dollar
- Composition: 99.99% pure silver
- Finish: proof
- Weight (g): 23.17
- Diameter (mm): 36.07
- Edge: reeded
- Artist: Ardell Bourgeois (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
2012 proof 2 dollars
- Composition: nickel with brass inner core
- Finish: proof
- Weight (g): 9
- Diameter (mm): 28
- Edge: interrupted serrations
- Artist: Brent Townsend (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
2012 proof 1 dollar
- Composition: brass
- Finish: proof
- Weight (g): 7.9
- Diameter (mm): 26.5
- Edge: plain
- Artist: Arnold Nogy (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
2012 proof 50 cents
- Composition: nickel
- Finish: proof
- Weight (g): 9.23
- Diameter (mm): 27.13
- Edge: reeded
- Artist: Canada's Coat of Arms (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
2012 proof 25 cents
- Composition: nickel
- Finish: proof
- Weight (g): 6
- Diameter (mm): 23.88
- Edge: reeded
- Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
2012 proof 10 cents
- Composition: nickel
- Finish: proof
- Weight (g): 2.45
- Diameter (mm): 18.05
- Edge: reeded
- Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
2012 proof 5 cents
- Composition: nickel
- Finish: proof
- Weight (g): 5.4
- Diameter (mm): 21.2
- Edge: reeded
- Artist: G.E. Kruger-Gray (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
2012 proof 1 cent
- Composition: copper
- Finish: proof
- Weight (g): 2.94
- Diameter (mm): 19.1
- Edge: plain
- Artist: G.E. Kruger-Gray (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
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