VERY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL COIN. EARLY RELEASES COINS ARE EXTREMELY RARE!! – Ultra High Relief coin. That is in the highest possible grade – PF 70 ANTIQUED (PF is Proof Finish). 9999 beautiful coin captures the unusual amazing beauty of the Canadian Library of Parliament using a. Curved Technology with Antique Finish and Ultra High Relief Design. And struck in an amazing silver coin. This exquisite coin contains. And the use of curved technology – concave on the entire obverse and convex on the entire reverse – creates a dazzling image and commemorates the 140th Anniversary of the Canadian Library of Parliament – an important event in Canadian history while celebrating the enduring legacy of one of Canada’s most treasured architectural jewels. A one-of-a-kind gift that will be treasured by anyone with an appreciation for numismatics or beautiful artwork. Crafted from 99.99% pure silver with a. Limited mintage of 6,000 worldwide , this stunning coin makes the perfect gift for a book lover, or for those who will revel in the innovative use of curved coin technology. This coin would be a great addition to any antique finish coin collections, Canadian coin collections, or unique coin collections. Technology adds focal point that attracts the eye and improves the design. Furthermore, this incredible coin is no longer available for sale due to the fact that it has been completely. This beautiful coin is. First curved coin and. Was struck in 99.99% pure silver in an engraved work of stunning artistry and. Has been graded PF 70 Antiqued by NGC and is housed in a special thick NGC holder to ensure that this coin stays in pristine condition. Furthermore, this coin has been designated as Early Releases by Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) – which means that this coin was sent to NGC for grading in the first 30 days of its release. Additionally, a super rare Canada – Niagara Falls Label from NGC is present on this coin. The Library of Parliament is one of. S greatest architectural treasures. It is the only remaining section of the original Center Block that was destroyed by fire in 1916, and continues to hold visitors spellbound as they gaze up at its massive domed ceiling and elaborate woodwork. Now, this gem can be enjoyed simply by taking in the. Served up by this unique concave shaped coin. It creates an astonishing sense of depth and dimension that is further enhanced by. That gives each coin a one-of-a-kind historic appeal. This coin presents a rare opportunity to view superb engraving skills of the Royal Canadian Mint. The use of multiple finishes further showcases the combined craftsmanship and artistry that have produced this. Painstakingly struck with a greater curvature than any other concave coin, your coin’s distinctive shape mimics that of the Library’s famous cupola and allows for a unique dimensional feel to this engraved rendition. By presenting an upward view from the base of the marble statue of Queen. The design alters our spatial perception in a way that conveys the grandeur, beauty and spaciousness of the library’s interior. The extraordinary dome depicted on this coin earned the Library the distinction of being the first building in. To feature an iron structure for this design element. Windows allow light to spill in and illuminate the intricate wooden floor below. Here, the ultra high relief engraving recreates the astonishing artistry of the architectural detailing, particularly the ornately carved wooden bookshelves that line the perimeter of the room, as depicted along the coin’s rim. And a unique opportunity to own a. This amazing 99,99% pure silver coin features multiple technologies to bring out the stunning beauty of the Canadian Library of Parliament presented using curved coin technology with antique finish and ultra high relief design to beautifully create and display this coin. Additionally, this coin was expertly struck in a three-dimensional antique finish with a matte background on a stunning one ounce pure silver coin is minted from. 9999-fine silver by the Royal Canadian Mint, and has a limited mintage of 6,000 worldwide and this example has been graded a perfect PF 70 ANTIQUED, the highest possible grade from NGC!! Boasts an astonishing level of dimension and depth through the use of the coin’s concave shape, which lends itself beautifully to recreating the Library of Parliament’s lavish interior and domed ceiling. A unique viewing perspective from the base of the marble statue of Queen. Immerses the viewer in the artwork, conveying the reading room’s soaring height and spaciousness while creating the impression that they are on-site, looking upward at the ceiling. The intricately carved pine bookshelves that encircle the reading room are replicated on the reverse along the rim, further contributing to the 360-degree viewing experience. Finally, the application of a timeless antique finish to the ultra high relief engraving showcases the meticulous precision and masterful artistry that makes this coin a numismatic masterpiece. Beneath the statue, a banner features the engraved commemorative year-dates and country of origin – 1876. 2016 – located at the bottom of this coin. Contains the profile of Queen Elizabeth II with the newly designed curved coin technology using a convex surface. The inscription for the denomination – 25 DOLLARS – is located at the bottom this coin. Of this coin is serrated. Additionally, a very rare label – Canada – Niagara Falls Label – from NGC is present on this coin. The NGC label provides further guarantee of the coin’s weight, purity, and overall quality – adding a factor of collectability to this unique coin. Included with this super rare coin is the Original Government Packaging (OGP) – the premium black outer case with The Royal Canadian Mint’s logo imprinted on the box, durable maroon clam-shell inner box, and a. Which will also accompanies this packaging. The coin has been expertly struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and has a limited mintage worldwide of only 6,000 coins. His certificate of authenticity for this coin presents the valuable insight for this coin in both English and French languages – as both are the official languages in. A truly magnificent work of art. The Canadian Library of Parliament can trace its origins back to the 1790′s, when Upper and Lower Canada each had a legislative library; the two were amalgamated into one library when Upper and Lower Canada united in 1841 to form the. Prior to 1857, the. Didn’t have a permanent capital, so both its legislature and its library moved from. To Montréal, then back and forth between. And Québec, until Queen. Fire has been a threat throughout the Library’s history: in 1849, an angry mob protesting the Rebellion Losses Bill set fire to the legislature in Montréal, destroying all but 200 of the 12,000 books in the library; in 1952, another fire broke out, this time in the Library’s cupola, causing extensive water and smoke damage to the building and its collection. The Library underwent a major renovation between 2002 and 2006, taking great care to preserve its original style and the integrity of the structure while adding upgrades to facilitate its operations as a modern-day, working library. Today, the Library houses over 1 million books and documents – or the equivalent of 17 linear kilometers of materials!!! As further proof of the building’s historic and cultural importance, take a look at one of. For a YouTube video regarding this amazing coin presented in Original Government Packaging. This coin is of extreme rarity due to the extreme popularity of the subject matter being. 140th Anniversary of Library of Parliament. And its low mintage of 6,000 coins worldwide. Furthermore, this coin was struck in the very rare. With the stunning ultra high relief design. Along with the highest possible grade of PF 70 ANTIQUED and Population = 25 with. The super popular and rare Canada – Niagara Falls Label from NGC and with the Original Government Packaging. This coin is an amazing rarity and an ultimate treasure. This coin never appears for sale on the open market and of supreme rarity in perfect grade – hence forth the ultimately low population. Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) has graded this coin PF 70 ANTIQUED (PF is Proof Finish). Certified at Proof 70 Antiqued grade, the Numismatic Guaranty Company guarantees that this coin has no post-production imperfections at five times the magnification. The Authenticity and The Grade of this coin are guaranteed. The population of this coin as of August 10, 2016 – and there will be no increase in this population due to the fact that this coin is designated Early Releases by NGC and the 30-day release period of this coin has long expired!!! This an extremely limited and extremely rare coin. Technical Specifications for This Coin. Fineness: 0.9999 = 99.99%. Obverse Shape: Round Concave. Reverse Shape: Round Convex. Legal Tender: Canadian Legal Tender. Outer Box, Maroon Inner Box. Reverse Designer: Susanna Blunt. Mint Facility: Royal Canadian Mint. Country of Origin: Canada. Year of Issue: 2016. For this item, within the continental. The item “2016 Canada Silver $25 Library Of Parliament PF 70 ANTIQUED ER NGC Coin” is in sale since Sunday, October 09, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “coinmaestro” and is located in Maineville, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, SE, ID, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, SG, NO, SA, AE, BH, HR, MY, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, HN, JM.
- Grade: Proof 70 Antiqued
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Certification: NGC
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Metal Content: Pure Silver
- Year of Issue: 2016
- Certification Number: 4383682-009