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2008 Royal Canadian Mint 100th Anniversary Coin & Stamp Set
For a young, growing colony, the opening of a domestic mint was a confident step towards nationhood. In 1931, the Mint transformed from a branch of Britain's Royal Mint to a wholly Canadian institution and, by 1937, the first "all-Canadian" coin designs-like the 1-cent maple leaf, the 5-cent beaver and the 10-cent Bluenose began circulating. These renowned coin designs are still in use today.
From the beginning, innovation has been the hallmark of the Mint with a revolutionary coin plating process, the purest 99.999% numismatic gold coin and the first coloured circulation coin just a few of the Mint's internationally-renowned firsts, each a source of pride for collectors and Canadians alike.
Highlights
- Packaged in a genuine wood box featuring engraving of the Mint's historic building on the lid.
- Each set includes a double-dated (1908-2008) sterling silver proof replica of the 1908 50-cent piece.
- Housed in a protective mount, the companion mint postage stamp depicts the original reverse of the coin.
- Numbered, limited edition (16,000) full-colour information booklet featuring vintage photos and historical facts about the Mint.
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Additional Infomation
- All Royal Canadian Mint Discount Centre Products are FINAL SALE. Please read product descriptions carefully before purchasing. All images are Stock Images and do not necessarily reflect any damage or imperfections noted in descriptions.
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