In 1908, the Post Office Department of Canada commemorated the 300th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City with a special issue: the Tercentenary Series of Postal Stamps. The Royal Canadian Mint’s tribute to Canada’s postal heritage continues with a reproduction of the 20-cent stamp from that series, complete with colour and “perforated” edges. With serrated edges that mimic a postal stamp’s perforations, this fine silver coin is a numismatic celebration of Canada’s postal and philatelic history, with a special focus on early 20th century stamp designs. The classic look of a bygone era. This coin travels back in time to 1908, to reproduce a stamp issued for the 300th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City. The engraved reproduction of the 1908 stamp is just as detailed as the original – complete with horizontal lines that were the product of intaglio printing, or line engraving, one of the oldest methods of stamp production. The addition of colour over engraving completes this reproduction of the original brown-coloured stamp. Forever preserved in 99.99% pure silver, this collectible is the perfect gift for philatelists and numismatists alike. Packaging: Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint – branded clamshell case lined with a black flock and protected by a black sleeve. THIS ITEM IS GST / HST EXEMPT. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.
