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2020 – Canadian Circulation Collection – Pure Silver Coloured 6-Coin Set with Medallion. Now in its third year, our coin and medallion set is the only annual set to feature Canada’s circulation coin designs in colour and in 99.99% pure silver. You’ll find those classic designs in the 2020 edition but the 5-cent coin is an exclusive colourized tribute to Thomas Shingles’ Victory nickel. Shingles originally engraved the design on the medallion too: it’s a faithful reproduction of the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, which was awarded to more than 650,000 Canadians in recognition of their voluntary service in the Second World War. This set perfectly embodies the nation’s spirit in 1945 and in 2020, as we honour those who contributed to the Allied victory 75 years ago. A must-have 2020 Canadian circulation 99.99% pure silver 6-coin set with medallion! OUR THIRD COLOURIZED COIN AND MEDALLION SET: Your set features Canada’s 2020 circulation coin designs in 99.99% pure silver and accented with colour! AN EXCLUSIVE: A “V” FOR “VICTORY” TAKES THE PLACE OF G. KRUGER-GRAY’S CLASSIC BEAVER DESIGN ON THE 5-CENT COIN: This is the only set in 2020 that includes a colour version of the Victory nickel issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of V-E Day. ETCHED IN HISTORY: Both the Victory nickel and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal were engraved by Thomas Shingles, former Master Engraver at the Royal Canadian Mint. A TRADITIONAL FINISH: The medallion in this set features a brilliant uncirculated finish that is true to the actual medal. PROOF FINISH: All six denominations come in their standard size. These coins have been struck at a lower speed than your typical circulation coins; the result is a stunning, mirror-like proof finish that plays up the colour. CANADA NOW AND THEN: This set is for history enthusiasts and collectors of Canadian coins that speak to our past and our present! The seven marching figures represent the Royal Canadian Navy, Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service, 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, Canadian Women’s Army Corps, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), RCAF Women’s Division, and Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. Around the rim is the inscription “1939 CANADA 1945 VOLUNTARY SERVICE VOLONTAIRE”. The reverse features the Arms of Canada, as seen on the original medal. About the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal With the creation of the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM) in 1943, Canada became the first country in the Commonwealth to recognize voluntary service in the Second World War. The medal was crafted in. 925 silver and engraved by Master Engraver Thomas Shingles. The obverse by war artist Charles Fraser Comfort was based on photographs of seven marching members of Canada’s army, air force, navy and nursing service. At first, the medal was only awarded to members of Canada’s military forces and merchant navy who honourably completed 18 months total voluntary service from 3 September 1939 to 1 March 1947. Eligibility was later expanded to include members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as well as various civilian and military support organizations. A total of 650,000 medals were awarded. The Royal Canadian Mint has struck decorations, medals and other awards since the early 1930s. Its medals branch is practically a mint within a mint: it has its own separate presses and an award-winning team of engravers and engineers dedicated to creating the highest quality medals. All the medals for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games were struck at our Ottawa facility on Sussex Drive. Some of Canada’s most prestigious national honours are also struck in the same facility. For the Victory nickel, Shingles prepared the matrix entirely by hand in fact, this was the first time master tooling was made in Canada. Packaging: Your set of Canadian coinage and medallion are safely enclosed in a leather-style book packaging that provides an elegant presentation for repeat viewings or permanent display. 99.99 % pure silver. Cathy Bursey-Sabourin (reverse), Charles Frasier Comfort (obverse). 99.99% pure silver with gold-plated inner core. (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). 99.99% pure silver, gold plated. 99.99% pure silver. I do leave feedback for everyone. The item “2020 Canadian Classic Colourised Proof Pure Silver 6-Coin Set with Medallion” is in sale since Friday, September 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “coins.4.fun” and is located in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Certification: Uncertified
• Grade: Ungraded
• Type: Commemorative
• Year: 2020
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated

2019 – Canadian Classic Colourised Proof Pure Silver 6-Coin Set with Medallion. The item “2019 Canadian Classic Colourised Proof Pure Silver 6-Coin Set with Medallion” is in sale since Monday, February 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “samtin2183″ and is located in Dundas, ON. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Certification: Uncertified
• Grade: Ungraded
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated

2019 – Canadian Circulation Collection – Pure Silver Coloured 6-Coin Set with Medallion. See 2018 version here. Canada’s circulation coins are a familiar part of our everyday lives. This set showcases the original designs in stunning proof quality with colour enhancement, with an exclusive silver medallion featuring the iconic bullion Maple Leaf known throughout the world as a symbol of pride, security, and quality. A must-have 2019 Canadian circulation 99.99% pure silver 6-coin set with medallion! TWO DIFFERENT FINISHES ON YOUR MEDALLION! The unique medallion features the familiar Maple Leaf design used on Canadian bullion coins since 1979, in two different finishes; proof on the reverse, reverse proof on the obverse. The Gold Maple Leaf was the first Maple Leaf bullion coin, followed by the Silver Maple Leaf and Platinum Maple Leaf in 1988, as well as the Palladium Maple Leaf in 2005. The medallion has been enhanced with numismatic finishes instead of the typical bullion radial line background. CANADIAN THEMES AND IMAGERY! Canada’s circulation coin designs date back as far as 1937 and highlight uniquely Canadian themes and imagery. STUNNING MIRROR PROOF FINISH! The proof coins have been struck at lower speed than standard circulation coins to produce a stunning mirror proof finish, which has been accented with rich colour. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coin sets. 99.99% PURE SILVER! Your coins and medallion are crafted from 99.99% pure silver! LOW WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Only 7,000 coin sets will be made available worldwide. The medallion features the iconic Maple Leaf design found on Canadian Silver, Gold, Platinum and Palladium Maple Leaf bullion coins. The original maple leaf design was created by Walter Ott, a Royal Canadian Mint engraver. 99.99% pure silver coin designs. Canada’s two-dollar coin, launched in 1996, features a polar bear, one of the world’s largest terrestrial carnivores which can weigh up to 650 kilograms. It lives near the cold seas and frozen ice of Canada’s far-north. Launched in 1987, the reverse of the one-dollar coin represents a common loon swimming against the rugged backdrop of the Canadian Shield. The loon’s haunting calls are one the quintessential sound of the Canadian wilderness in summer. Canada’s Coat of Arms. The Canadian Coat of Arms, proclaimed in 1921 and modified in 1996, reminds Canadians of our diverse heritage. It features images from France (the fleur-de-lis), England (the three royal lions and rose), Scotland (a lion and thistle) and Ireland (the Irish harp and shamrock). An enduring symbol of the Canadian north, the majestically-antlered caribou has remained a Canadian icon since first appearing on the twenty-five-cent piece in 1937. In 1921, Atlantic Canadians built one of the finest racing and fishing vessels in Canadian history, the. The beaver is Canada’s national animal. Highly sought after for its rich fur in the 17th and 18th centuries, it was the mainstay of the colonial economy for centuries. Today, the beaver is revered as a symbol of hard work and perseverance. The Royal Canadian Mint has always sought to make its bullion coins the world’s most pure and innovative. The most recent generation of Gold and Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins are also the world’s most secure, thanks to numerous security and quality features not found on other investment coins. In 2007 the Royal Canadian Mint created the first 99.999% pure gold bullion coin; the highest purity in the world. The current generation of Maple Leaf coins feature a radial line background, and are not available in proof finish. Bullion coins are usually bought as investments in precious metal that trade near spot metal prices. They generally have much higher mintages and are produced at much higher speed than numismatic coins. Royal Canadian Mint Maple Leaf bullion products are available from a network of dealers that spans the globe. In 1931, the Royal Mint in Ottawa was transferred to the Canadian government, becoming the Royal Canadian Mint. The Mint began re-designing circulation coinage shortly thereafter. The Mint’s high-tech plant in Winnipeg can strike up to 750 circulation coins per second and strikes more than 1 billion coins each year! Fine silver versions for special collector sets are struck in Ottawa. Your set of Canadian coinage and medallion are safely enclosed in a leather-style book packaging that provides an elegant presentation time and time again, whether you’re proudly showcasing or repeatedly admiring this treasured addition to your collection! 99.99 % pure silver. Proof (reverse), reverse proof (obverse). 99.99% pure silver with gold-plated inner core. (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). 99.99% pure silver, gold plated. 99.99% pure silver. I do leave feedback for everyone. The item “2019 Canadian Classic Colourised Proof Pure Silver 6-Coin Set with Medallion” is in sale since Sunday, July 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “coins.4.fun” and is located in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Certification: Uncertified
• Grade: Ungraded
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated