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2022 Canada Alexander Graham Bell: Great Inventor Fine Silver Proof Set (No Tax)
A dedication to understanding the world around him and an ability to envision a brighter future were the driving forces of Alexander Graham Bell’s (1847-1922) life. In honour of the 175th anniversary of his birth, the 2022 Proof Dollar celebrates Bell’s lifelong commitment to science, innovation and ingenuity.
Brantford, Ontario is the Telephone City. After accepting a teaching position in 1871, Bell divided his time between Boston and the family homestead in Brantford, Ont., where he had a workshop for his sound experiments. He was in Brantford when he got the idea for his “electric telephone” that would later revolutionize communications, and the first long-distance telephone call was made from Brantford to Paris, Ont.
This set’s exclusive proof dollar features a selectively gold-plated reverse design by Canadian artist and RCM translation and official languages specialist, Armand Nina. Its word-art portrait of inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) is composed of various words that represent different aspects of his life, accomplishments and legacy. An experimental model of Bell’s most famous contribution to science and technology, the telephone, appears to the left of the inventor, while Bell’s signature appears near the rim. The reverse includes the word “CANADA”, the face value, “DOLLAR” and the year “2022”. The selectively gold-plated obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
This seven-piece set gives you a selectively gold-plated version of this year’s proof dollar! While all seven coins are crafted in 99.99% pure silver, the gold-plating on the proof dollar directs your attention to its engraved word-art portrait of Alexander Graham Bell and its depiction of his most famous invention: the telephone.
Specifications:
Item Number: 203371
Mintage: 20,000
Finish: Proof
Artist: Armand Nina (Proof dollar)
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Composition |
Weight |
Diameter |
Edge |
| Proof Dollar |
99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating |
23.17 g |
36.07 mm |
Reeded |
| 2 Dollars |
99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating |
9 g |
28 mm |
Interrupted serrations |
| 1 Dollar |
99.99% pure silver with gold plating |
7.89 g |
26.5 mm
11-sided |
Plain |
| 50 cents |
99.99% pure silver |
9.37 g |
27.13 mm |
Reeded |
| 25 cents |
99.99% pure silver |
6 g |
23.88 mm |
Reeded |
| 10 cents |
99.99% pure silver |
2.45 g |
18.05 mm |
Reeded |
| 5 cents |
99.99% pure silver |
5.4 g |
21.2 mm |
Plain |
Special Features:
• Your fine silver proof set includes a selectively gold-plated version of the 2022 Proof Dollar. This gold-enhanced version is a set exclusive—it’s only available as part of this seven-piece set.
• The year 2022 marks the 175th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), the great inventor whose interests and inventions had a profound impact on our modern world—and many of those advancements were made in Canada.
• The Alexander Graham Bell: Great Inventor commemorative collection highlights Bell’s achievements across several coins in 2022, including the proof dollar in this Fine Silver Proof Set.
• Precisely etched in 99.99% pure silver, the Proof Dollar’s word-art portrait takes visual storytelling to a whole new level by incorporating key words that form a more complete (and compelling) story. It’s also a fitting tribute to a person who spent much of his life studying communication.
• The telephone is the invention that made Bell world famous, and the one that paved the way for his other contributions to science and technology. Your Proof Dollar’s reverse includes a depiction of his experimental model from 1876, plus a reproduction of Bell’s signature.
• Includes the 50-cent coin! Every Canadian denomination of circulation coinage is represented in this set—even our elusive 50-cent piece. Your seven coins have been expertly crafted in 99.99% pure silver and feature a high-shine proof finish that accentuates all the finely engraved details.
• Limited Mintage: Only 20,000 sets available worldwide.
Packaging:
Your fine silver proof set is presented in Royal Canadian Mint-branded book-style packaging with a removable lens for easy viewing.
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