2023 - Special Edition Silver Dollar Proof Set - Kathleen “Kit” Coleman: Pioneer

Pencil to paper to precious metal: In 2023, Canada's Proof Dollar honours the journey of pioneering journalist “Kit” Coleman.

Known to her many readers as “Kit,” Kathleen Blake Coleman (1856-1915) made history by becoming North America's first accredited woman war correspondent, the first president of the Canadian Women's Press Club, and the first syndicated woman columnist. In 2023, the journalism pioneer is honoured on Canada's Proof Dollar, which is included in this seven-piece set.

“Kit” Coleman: A journalism pioneer and a woman of many firsts.

SPECIFICATIONS
Product Number 206410
Mintage 12,500
Finish Proof
Packaging Maroon Book-style packaging
Series Proof Dollar: Pandora Young (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Proof dollar
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Weight 23.17 g
Diameter 36.07 mm
Edge Reeded

2 dollars
Composition Three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring); three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
Weight 6.99 g
Diameter 28 mm
Edge Interrupted serrations

1 dollar
Composition Three-ply brass finish plated steel
Weight 6.27 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Edge Plain

50 cents
Composition Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight 6.9 g
Diameter 27.13 mm
Edge Reeded

25 cents
Composition Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 23.88 mm
Edge Reeded

10 cents
Composition Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight 1.75 g
Diameter 18.03 mm
Edge Reeded

5 cents
Composition Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight 3.95 g
Diameter 21.2 mm
Edge Plain