Get the COMPLETE 5-COIN COLLECTION of all five different Canadian penny legacy designs, struck in pure silver with selective rose gold plating and a proof finish! Even better – there are TWO DIFFERENT SIZES – 2 ounce and 1 ounce – that reflect the historic, former sizes of the Canadian large cent and small cent, respectively! Five years ago, in 2012, Canada did away with the penny as a circulating denomination. Now, in an unprecedented opportunity, you can own all of the designs of the penny in one set! This stunning 5-coin set commemorates the 5th anniversary of the end of the pennys production. Using multiple sizes and shapes of blanks (planchets), the Mint reflects the changing faces of Canadas 1-cent piece from its first striking in 1908 to the denominations demise in 2012. Each beautifully rendered, legal tender penny highlights the design in 24-karat, selective pink gold plating on the both sides to mimic the copper patina of the originals. This unique set is comprised of two different sized silver proofs: two 2 troy ounce and three 1 troy ounce coins! These two coin sizes were specifically chosen to reflect the historic change in the penny’s dimensions: from its first issue in 1980 through 1920, the Canadian penny was a “large cent”, with a diameter of 25.4 mm. Later in 1920, the cent’s size was reduced to 19.05 mm. Thus, the distinction between “large cent” and “small cent” has been preserved and reflected in the pure silver proofs of this historic set! – In 2012 penny was removed from circulation in Canada, with no more being struck for circulation. It was never demonetized. Thus, these one cent coins are indeed Canadian legal tender! Five Pure Silver Pennies in Two Different Sizes, with 24-Karat Rose Gold Plating Unique and Unprecedented in Canadian Numismatic History! Due to the large size and heavy weight of this set, all orders sent outside of the United States will have an additional charge: USD 30 for Canada, or USD 50 for the rest of the world. This charge per item will be added after checkout has been completed. All 5 Historic Designs! Own all of the historic designs of the Canadian penny in one set! Using multiple sized and shaped blanks, the coins designs are based on the changing faces of Canadas 1-cent piece, from its first striking in 1908 to the denominations end in 2012. Each beautifully rendered replica features selective pink gold plating on the obverse and reverse to mimic the copper color of the originals. The set even includes a 12-sided one troy ounce coin, a rarely used shape of planchet or blank, to replicate the design of the 1982 penny! The year 2012 marked the end of production of Canadas 1-cent piece for circulation. To celebrate the pennys long history, the Royal Canadian Mint is offering a series of commemorative pennies, each struck in pure silver with a proof finish. Together, these trace the history of the denomination. Though the reverse and obverse design of this penny predates the Royal Mints presence in Canada, when the first coin was struck on Canadian soil in 1908, it was a penny just like this one. The reverse features the maple wreath design that had been present on Canadian 1-cent coins since the Victorian era, framing a central field featuring the words ONE CENT and the year of production. The obverse features the effigy of King Edward VII. In 1911, George V became king and the obverse of the Canadian 1-Cent coin changed to feature the effigy of the new monarch. At the same time, a new reverse design featuring the word CANADA was introduced. In 1920, the Royal Mint not only made the penny smaller but also introduced a new reverse design featuring two maple leaves and the words ONE CENT and CANADA. The obverse continued to feature the effigy of King George V, though complications in 1936 caused by the abdication of King George V s successor, Edward VIII, led the Mint to modify the 1936 dies in order to produce never-circulated George V dot cents in the event of a delay in production of 1937 coinage. To celebrate Canadas centennial, Canadian artist Alex Colville created a special commemorative reverse design for the penny featuring a rock dove in flight. The design featuring two maple leaves. On a sprig was created by Canadian artist G. Kruger-Gray and first used in 1937. Originally composed of copper, 2012′s one cent circulation coin is made of copper-plated steel. In 1982, the shape of the penny was modified from perfectly circular to a 12-sided design to assist the visually impaired. This shape was maintained until 1997, when the penny became round again until its final striking in 2012. The Penny – A Brief History. The maple leaf gracing the one cent coin is emblematic of everything Canadian. The maple tree has been a major contributor to the development of the forestry industry as well as a source of delicious syrup! In addition the maple leaf is the central feature of the national flag of Canada. The first one cent coin was struck by the Countess of Grey at the official opening of the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint on January 2, 1908. Originally composed of copper, 2012′s final issue one cent circulation coin was made of copper-plated steel. Technology Note – Gold Plating. The Royal Canadian Mints proprietary selective gold plating process is the most advanced in the world, resulting in unparalleled precision and beauty. The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. Each one of these one troy ounce and two troy ounce coins is 99.99% pure! Please see written descriptions above and chart (below). Each coin is encapsulated and housed inside a handsome, solid wood presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a black outer box. An individually numbered certificate of authenticity is included. 5 Cents (5 x 1 Cent). 219.51 g (please see chart below). Please see chart below. Proof with 24-Karat Rose Gold Plating. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. The Death of the Penny. Todays rising costs of labor, metals, manufacturing, and distribution mean that each penny. Costs more than 1.6 cents to produce. The Royal Canadian Mints patented and cost-effective multi-ply plated steel technology allows it to keep production costs for all other Canadian circulation coins well under their face value; not so, however, for the one-cent piece. In its Economic Action Plan 2012, the Government of Canada announced its decision to modernize Canadas currency set by eliminating the penny from Canadas coinage system. While the penny will remain legal tender (it is not being demonetized, merely discontinued), the Royal Canadian Mint will no longer distribute pennies as of Fall 2012. Canadians can still spend pennies, redeem them at financial institutions, donate them to charities, or recycle them. Though the humble penny will one day soon disappear from piggy banks and cash registers everywhere, its unique role in the history of Canadian coinage remains timeless. Itself, though perhaps no longer present in our pockets, will always hold a special place in our hearts. The item “Canada 2017 Legacy of Penny 5 Coin Silver Proof Cents Set with Rose Gold Plating” is in sale since Monday, October 17, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “talismancoins” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.