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2018 Canada R&D Security Test Token Set
2018 Canada R&D Security Test Token Set


 
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From innovative metal compositions to industry-leading security features, the Royal Canadian Mint continues to engineer change. This token set pulls back the curtain on some never-before-seen minting technology developed at the Mint’s R&D facility, where these six test specimens helped give shape to the coins of tomorrow.

Specifications:

TRI-METAL
COMPOSITION: Multi-ply plated steel Outer Ring: Brass Plated Steel Inner Rings: Nickel Plated Steel, Copper Plated Steel
WEIGHT: 7.62 g
DIAMETER: 24.65 mm
EDGE: Serrated
SECURITY FEATURES:Tri-Metal composition (Issued Canadian patent CA2854146C)

MOOSE
COMPOSITION: Multi-ply plated steel
WEIGHT: 4.4 g
DIAMETER: 23.88 mm
EDGE: Serrated
SECURITY FEATURES:Microtext, raised and incused maple leaves, raised and incused beads

CARIBOU
COMPOSITION: Multi-ply plated steel
WEIGHT: 4.4 g
DIAMETER: 23.88 mm
EDGE: Serrated
SECURITY FEATURES: Microtext, raised and incused maple leaves, raised and incused beads

PIE-CHART
COMPOSITION: Multi-ply plated steel
WEIGHT: 4.4 g
DIAMETER: 23.88 mm
EDGE: Serrated
SECURITY FEATURES: Microtext

LEAF 1
COMPOSITION: Brass plated steel
WEIGHT: 4.4 g
DIAMETER: 23.88 mm
EDGE: Serrated
SECURITY FEATURES: Raised and incused maple leaves

LEAF 2
COMPOSITION: Multi-ply nickel platedsteel
WEIGHT: 4.4 g
DIAMETER: 23.88 mm
EDGE: Serrated
SECURITY FEATURES:: Raised and incused maple leaves

Special Features:
- A first look at new technology. A first-time exclusive, this six-token set showcases up-and-coming minting innovations developed by the Royal Canadian Mint, such as hidden micro text, incuse
and raised elements, and patented tri-metal technology.
- A glimpse of future possibilities. These are tried,tested and true examples of forward-thinking technology that could re-define future domestic or foreign coins.
- Each one is an actual test specimen. All six tokens in this set are test specimens that come direct from the Royal Canadian Mint’s R&D facility, where each one was used in laboratory and calibration testing.
- Driving innovation with enhanced security features. Whether it’s hidden micro text, incuse/raised elements or patented tri-metal technology, each token is a first-hand look at some of our ever-expanding slate of special features that have contributed to the Royal Canadian Mint’s reputation as a market leader in security.
- Even the packaging has a sleek design. Sealed in Mylar to allow an unobstructed view of both sides, the tokens are enclosed in an envelope alongside a tent card with coin specifications, as well as a special note from the Chief Technology Officer at the Royal Canadian Mint.

Packaging:
Mylar pack with graphic envelope.

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