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First in the new Big Coins. Series, and only the second 5 ounce Loonie Silver Dollar in Canadian history! Get all six circulating Canadian denominations, minted five troy ounces of pure silver with proof finish and full color. Extremely low mintage, too – only 1,500! The Royal Canadian Mint strikes again! Now we’re livin’ large! Here’s your unique opportunity to acquire each of the six circulating denominations of Canadian coinage – except blown up to monster size! Big Coins Color Series. Celebrate the history and artistry of Canadian circulation coinage, in a larger version – the better to enjoy these storied designs in all their glory! Each beautiful proof is minted in five troy ounces. Of pure silver and features selective 24-karat gold plating on both the obverse and reverse! We can not stress strongly enough what an opportunity this is! Five Ounce Silver Penny. We believe that this landmark coin will become a numismatic delicacy, greedily pursued by future generations! The mintage limit is low, so grab yours now! Collect ALL the Big Coins 5 Oz Silver Proofs with Color: 1 Common Loon “Loonie” 5 Oz Silver Dollar. 2 Caribou 5 Oz Silver Quarter Dollar – 25 Cents 3 Bluenose Schooner 5 Oz Silver Dime – 10 Cents 4 Beaver 5 Oz Silver Nickel – 5 Cents 5 Coat of Arms 5 Oz Silver Half Dollar – 50 Cents 6 Polar Bear “Toonie” 5 Oz Silver Two Dollars. In 1987 a new one dollar coin replaced the one dollar bill in Canada. Introduced as a cost saving measure, the new coin was instantly nicknamed the loonie. Thanks to the lovely loon design created by well-known wildlife. Artist Robert-Ralph Carmichael, featuring a profile portrait of a common loon floating on a still lake with a small island populated by conifers in the background. The name caught on and Canada gained a new word at the same time as Canadians began using the new coin every day. The circulation loonie one dollar coin. Is made of aureate (steel plated with bronze). Is minted in the purest silver. On the planet; it’s a true silver dollar. Here’s a coin with a ton of investment potential, to say nothing of cachet! It’s huge (nearly 3 inches in diameter) and stuck in the purest silver. Refined anywhere in the world. The numismatic circulating coin theme is extremely popular, too! Then there’s that extremely low mintage limit= – only 1,500! Don’t let it sell out on you, get yours today! Technology Note – Color. The Royal Canadian Mint leads the world with its proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The intricate detail, smooth gradients, and extreme precision of the technology create a stunning look on each coin. The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. This five troy ounce silver coin. Is 99.99% pure! Design created by well-known wildlife. Artist Robert-Ralph Carmichael, featuring a profile portrait of a common loon. Floating on a still lake with a small island populated by conifers in the background. The date of issue and denomination also appear. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. In profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend reads ELIZABETH II D. REGINA (“Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God”). The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a full color, custom cardboard box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. The item “Canada 2016 Big Coins Series #1 Loonie Color $1 5 Oz Pure Silver Dollar Proof” is in sale since Wednesday, November 04, 2015. 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.