2004 Canada First French Settlement Proof Double Dollar Set

**Please note that as is typical, the coins may have some light toning, and/or the outer cardboard sleeve may have some wear.**

In June 1604, Samuel de Chaplain together with Pierre du Gua, sieur de Monts explored the Atlantic coast in an effort to establish the first settlement that was meant to solidify France's rights to the said region of the New World. In their journey, they sailed into a bay in New Brunswick, they discovered an island that was a perfectly strategic site. Later on, sieur de Monts named it ëIe Sainte-Croix.

Celebrate the 400th anniversary of this historic event by adding this Double Dollar proof set to your collection. This 8 coin set was released by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2004. 2004 Canada Proof Double Dollar Set issued by the RCM, Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the First French Settlement

Specifications:
Proof Dollar
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Finish: Proof
Weight (g): 25.18
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Edge: Serrated

$2
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Finish: Proof
Weight (g): 8.83
Diameter (mm): 28
Edge: Interrupted Serrations

$1
Composition: Nickel electroplated with Bronze
Finish: Proof
Weight (g): 7
Diameter (mm): 26.5
Edge: 11 sided, Plain

50 cents
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Finish: Proof
Weight (g): 9.3
Diameter (mm): 27.13
Edge: Serrated

25 cents
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Finish: Proof
Weight (g): 5.9
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Edge: Serrated

10 cents
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Finish: Proof
Weight (g): 2.4
Diameter (mm): 18.05
Edge: Serrated

5 cents
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Finish: Proof
Weight (g): 5.35
Diameter (mm): 21.2
Edge: Plain

1 cent
Composition: Copper
Finish: Proof
Weight (g): 2.5
Diameter (mm): 19.1
Edge: Plain