2016 - Fine Silver 5-Coin Fractional Set – A Historic Reign

During my lifetime, I have been a witness to this country for more than half its history since Confederation. I have watched with enormous admiration how Canada has grown and matured while remaining true to its history, its distinctive character and its values.– Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, July 1, 2010.

For over six decades, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has served as an enduring and beloved symbol of duty, service and continuity. The Crown of Canada, personified by Her Majesty The Queen, is central to our system of government and functions as the ultimate guardian of our democratic rights and freedoms that have evolved under constitutional monarchy flowing from Magna Carta in 1215. The Royal Canadian Mint proudly pays tribute to Her Majesty's historic Canadian reign of service, dedication to and affection for this country and its citizens with a set of coins that brings together two symbols that are intrinsic to our national identity and pride.

Since ascending the throne in 1952, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has not only witnessed but actively participated in decades of change and growth taking place in Canada, which has celebrated milestones ranging from the launch of our first satellite to the selection of a new national flag. 


Special features:
FEATURES EDGE LETTERING: Your one-ounce coin in the fractional set features edge lettering that reads “LONGEST REIGNING SOVEREIGN / SOUVERAIN AU PLUS LONG RÈGNE”.

YELLOW AND PINK GOLD PLATING ON ONE OUNCE COIN: In addition, on your one-ounce coin, yellow and pink gold plating was added, creating a beautiful contrast to the silver while enhancing the precision engraving.

PINK GOLD PLATING: The other coins in your set have pink gold plating, which still creates a beautiful contrast to the silver while enhancing the precision engraving.

FEATURES 1952 EFFIGY: Lending historical context to this celebration of Her Majesty's reign is the 1952 effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown on the obverse. The reverse proof finish gives the leaves a beautiful, natural shine against the frosted background. A valuable addition to any nature-, Canadiana-, fractional- or monarch-themed collection.


Specifications
No.146734
5 dollars
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish reverse proof
Weight (g) 31.39
Diameter (mm) 38
Edge plain
Artist Donna Kriekle (reverse)

4 dollars 
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish reverse proof
Weight (g) 15.87
Diameter (mm) 34
Edge serrated
Artist Donna Kriekle (reverse)

3 dollars
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish reverse proof
Weight (g) 7.96
Diameter (mm) 27
Edge serrated
Artist Donna Kriekle (reverse)

2 dollars Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish reverse proof
Weight (g) 3.23
Diameter (mm) 20
Edge serrated
Artist Donna Kriekle (reverse)

1 dollar Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish reverse proof
Weight (g) 1.63
Diameter (mm) 16
Edge serrated
Artist Donna Kriekle (reverse)