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2017 5-coin My Canada, My Inspiration Collector Card
The My Canada, My Inspiration 2017 coin collection celebrates everything it means to be Canadian - pocket change as diverse as our country, designed by Canadians, for Canadians exclusively for Canada's 150th anniversary year.
These specially designed coins reflect a deep connection to this nation's history and how they touch the lives of every person who lives here. They've been created by people like you - for you! That's right, every 2017 coin was designed and voted on by everyday Canadians in the MY CANADA, MY INSPIRATION contest - a historic event that's collectible in its own right!
Specifications: Item: 157731 Mintage: While supplies last Finish: Uncirculated
Face Value: 2 dollars (coloured) Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring); Three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core) Weight (g): 6.99 Diameter (mm): 28 Edge: Interrupted serrations Artist: Timothy Hsia (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Face Value: 1 dollar Composition: Three-ply brass plated steel Weight (g): 6.27 Diameter (mm): 11-sided 26.50 Edge: Plain Artist: Wesley Klassen (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Face Value: 25 cents (coloured) Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Weight (g): 4.4 Diameter (mm): 23.88 Edge: Serrated Artist: Joelle Wong (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Face Value: 10 cents Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Weight (g): 1.75 Diameter (mm): 18.03 Edge: Serrated Artist: Amy Choi (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Face Value: 5 cents Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Weight (g): 3.95 Diameter (mm): 21.20 Edge: Plain Artist: Gerald Gloade (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Coin Descriptions: • 5¢ LIVING TRADITIONS - Gerald Gloade: reimagines the quintessential Canadian beaver in the traditional style of the Algonkian, celebrating 150 years of cultures meeting, sharing and evolving together. • 10¢ WINGS OF PEACE - Amy Choi: captures our spirit of peacekeeping in a stylized design featuring an iconic maple leaf in the beak of a dove. • 25¢ HOPE FOR A GREEN FUTURE - Joelle Wong: shares a child's hope for Canada's abundant nature to be preserved for years to come. Its playful design features a pair of hands bringing life to a plant that connects all living things - represented by some notable Canadian animals. • $1 CONNECTING A NATION - Wesley Klassen: pays tribute to the railways that have brought our country together - and the many impressive landmarks along Canada's rail routes. • $2 DANCE OF THE SPIRITS - Timothy Hsia: celebrates the wonders of Canada with an evocative design featuring the Northern Lights - which the Cree peoples called "the dance of the spirits".
Special Features: • An exceptional souvenir to celebrate Canada's 150th • Includes ALL 5 winning coin designs for 2017, including the very collectible 25¢ and $2 coins in COLOUR! • A souvenir that will stand the test of time and be cherished by generations to come • A once-in-a-life-time set highlighting a milestone event in Canadian history! • A fun way to inspire young collectors, and introduce them to the wonderful world of coins.
Packaging: Coins sealed in a blister on the inside panel of a graphic card.
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