2017 FINE SILVER 3-COIN SET. ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COIN LORE: THE FORGOTTEN 1927 DESIGNS. In 1927, three circulation coin designs were chosen to commemorate Confederations Diamond Jubilee; alas, they never made it onto a single coin. Ninety years later, the Royal Canadian Mint is re-visiting some of Canadas coin lore: weve dug deep in our vaults to retrieve these concepts and bring them to life in this three-coin set, which artfully bridges the past and Canada 150. All three coins feature the unused circulation coin designs intended to commemorate Canadas Diamond Jubilee in 1927. Working with the original sketches (and little else), the Royal Canadian Mints engravers set out to interpret each artists vision as though the art had been entrusted to them today, to mark Confederations 150th anniversary. The 90-year-old concepts have been painstakingly adapted for modern engraving techniquesincluding a reverse proof finish that allows the more brilliant engraved elements to shine bright against the matte backdrop. The five-cent coin by Canadian artist J. A second design by MacDonald graces the reverse of the 25-cent coin, and centres on a soaring view of the iconic Peace Tower on Parliament Hill. The clock tower soars high above the clouds and is surrounded by a ribbon-wrapped laurel of leaves, from which hangs four bellsan ode to the Dominion Carillon, which was inaugurated on July 1, 1927, during the Diamond Jubilee festivities. Each bell bears engraved numbers that combine to form the commemorative dates 2017 and 1867. A behind-the-scenes peek: A glimpse of the Royal Canadian Mints archives! Joining two milestones: On the 150th anniversary of Confederation, we look back on history to re-visit proposed coin designs from another milestone year: Confederations Diamond Jubilee in 1927! 90 years in the making: This marks the FIRST time these designs have appeared on a coin, and they may be the only coin designs submitted to the Royal Canadian Mint by Group of Seven co-founder J. MacDonald and renowned muralist Gustav Hahn! A careful balance: Our team of engravers poured over every little detail of the original sketches in order to interpret each artists vision, while adapting it for todays engraving techniques and finishes. A design that stands out: The matte field puts the focus squarely on the beautifully engraved elements that truly shine! Face Value: 1 cent/5 cent/25 cent. Composition: 99.99% fine silver. Weight (g): 31.39. Packaging: Maroon clamshell with standard black beauty box. Artist: Gustav Hahn and J. Finished size: 225 mm x 113 mm. LAUNCH DATE: May 2, 2017. ADVERTISING DATE: May 2, 2017. The item “2017The Fogotten 1927 Designs-RCM Coin Lore Set of 3 Prf 1oz Silver. 9999(18113)” is in sale since Monday, May 29, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “gatewestcoins” and is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada