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Canada 2016 Big Coins Caribou 25 Cents 5 Oz Silver in 6-Coin Solid Wood Case Box
$ 263.97
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Description
In Stock and Available for Immediate Shipment!In Stock and Available for Immediate Shipment!
SOLD OUT at the Royal Canadian Mint!
Second
in the incredibly popular Big Coins series, and only the second 5 ounce Caribou Quarter 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!
In 6-Coin Solid Wood Presentation Case Box!
This listing is for the
Caribou 5 Oz Silver Proof
in the
6-Coin Deluxe Wooden Presentation Box
.
The Royal Canadian Mint strikes again! Now we're livin' large! Here's your unique opportunity to acquire each of the current six circulating denominations of Canadian coinage - except blown up to monster size! This is the
Big Coins 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 vibrant, full color on both the obverse! Go
BIG
, or go home!
Sold out at the Mint on pre-release!
The Caribou Quarter
The caribou design was created by Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn and first used in 1937. For nearly 60 years now the quarter has depicted the caribou, an ideal representative of Canadian wildlife. This gregarious, curious animal is a familiar sight in northern Canada, traveling in bands of ten to fifty and in herds of up to 100,000 during migration. Caribou of can run at speeds of almost 50 miles per hour and may travel 3,000 miles in a year. Both male and female caribou grow antlers. From 1968 until 2000 the 25 cent coin was made of nickel, then its composition was changed to nickel-plated steel.
Investment Note
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 - .9999 fine! 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.
Purity Note
The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. This five troy ounce silver coin is 99.99% pure!
Obverse
The caribou portrait created by Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn and first used on Canadian legal tender quarter dollar coinage in 1937. The date of issue and denomination also appear.
Reverse
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. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God").
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside a handsome solid wood presentation case, lined with black velvet. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Specifications
Country
Canada
Year of Issue
2016
Face Value
25 Cents
Weight
157.60 g
Diameter
65.25 mm
Mintage Limit
1,500
Finish
Proof with Color
Composition
.9999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge
Serrated (milled, reeded)
Certificate
Individually Numbered
Artist
Emanuel Hahn
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