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2018 Canada $30 The Queen's Gate - Formal Entrance to Parliament Hill Silver

2018 Canada $30 The Queen's Gate - Formal Entrance to Parliament Hill Silver
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2018 Canada $30 The Queen's Gate - Formal Entrance to Parliament Hill Silver

As the ceremonial entrance for the Canadian sovereign or her representative, the Queen's Gate on Parliament Hill forms a beautiful boundary between the City of Ottawa and the political heart of a nation. This 2 oz. fine silver coin captures the Victorian-era beauty of the commanding gateway on the reverse, where a metal-cast feature adds to a magnificent view that stirs Canadian pride.

Specifications:
Item Number: 164185
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 5,500
Weight (g): 62.69
Diameter (mm): 50
Face Value: $30
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Cathy Bursey-Sabourin and Patrick Belanger (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:
• METALWORK MEETS NUMISMATICS: Our THIRD coin in the gates of Canada series that adds another layer of dimensional artistry to a colour-over-engraved design!
• HISTORY AND ARTISTRY: Fashioned from black bronze and affixed to the coin's rim, this representation of the Queen's Gate on Parliament Hill captures the highly intricate, ornamental artistry of its real-life counterpart while allowing a breathtaking view of Parliament Hill behind it!
• IN POSITION: The cast metal element on the reverse is deliberately positioned to align with the Peace Tower - just like the actual gates!
• PUSHING BEYOND CONVENTIONAL LIMITATIONS: The design was made possible by extensive research and development to determine just the right amount of metal required for the delicate-looking filigree without jeopardizing its resilience.
• LARGE SPACE FOR A STATELY SETTING: Crafted from 2 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, the coin's large diameter (50 mm) allows for an outstanding amount of fine details that transform this piece into a true
work of art. A must-have for collectors and art appreciators!

Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box.

Please note: This product is no longer tax exempt due to modifications to the coin, including (but not limited to):
• Embellishments such as sculptures or moving parts
• Crystals, gemstones or diamonds embedded into the coin
• Sculptures and/or other moving parts
Please see The Royal Canadian Mint's FAQ for more details.


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