Coin and Stamp Set – Royal Canadian Mint 100th Anniversary
For a young, growing colony, the opening of a domestic mint was a confident step towards nationhood. In 1931, the Mint transformed from a branch of Britain's Royal Mint to a wholly Canadian institution and, by 1937, the first "all-Canadian" coin designs-like the 1-cent maple leaf, the 5-cent beaver and the 10-cent Bluenose began circulating. These renowned coin designs are still in use today.
From the beginning, innovation has been the hallmark of the Mint with a revolutionary coin plating process, the purest 99.999% numismatic gold coin and the first coloured circulation coin just a few of the Mint's internationally-renowned firsts – each a source of pride for collectors and Canadians alike.
Specifications
Mintage 16000
Composition 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Finish proof
Weight (g) 11.62
Diameter (mm)29.72
Edge reeded
Certificate serialized
Face value 50 cents
Artist Royal Canadian Mint engravers