2015 Canada Baby Raccoons Special Edition Specimen Set

2015 Baby Raccoons Special Edition Specimen Set - 143341

Raccoons are the biggest mammal in the Procyonidae family, which is made up of medium-sized mammals that are native to the Americas, and it's the only member that is found in Canada.

Celebrate the uniqueness of this mammal with this 2015 Baby Raccoons Special Edition Specimen Set. It's a welcome addition to your collection if you are fascinated with wildlife or the perfect gift for your young one.

This Special Edition Specimen Set - the sixth in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting young wildlife series - includes a unique two-dollar coin that features two young raccoons, as seen in their natural environment.

Specifications:
Item: 143341
Mintage: 15,000
Finish: Specimen

Face Value: 2 dollars
Composition: Outer ring : 99+% Ni Inner core : 92% Cu, 6% Al and 2% Ni
Weight (g): 7.3
Diameter (mm): 28.03
Edge: Interrupted serrations

Face Value: 1 dollar
Composition: Nickel electroplated with bronze
Weight (g): 7.0
Diameter (mm): 11-sided 26.50
Edge: Plain

Face Value: 50 cents
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight (g): 6.9
Diameter (mm): 27.13
Edge: Serrated

Face Value: 25 cents
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight (g): 4.4
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Edge: Serrated

Face Value: 10 cents
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight (g): 1.75
Diameter (mm): 18.06
Edge: Serrated

Face Value: 5 cents
Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight (g): 3.95
Diameter (mm): 21.20
Edge: Plain

Special Features:
- The 2015 Special Edition Specimen Set is the 6th set in the Royal Canadian Mint's popular Young Wildlife series; previous issues have sold out.
- The beautifully detailed Special Edition two-dollar coin is only available in this collection, which also includes Canada's other 2015 circulation coins.
- The coins bring together brilliant and frosted relief over the distinctly lined, specimen background - a combination of finishes that is unique to the Royal Canadian Mint!
- Your set comes protected by a customized beauty box that features a heartwarming image of three baby raccoons.
- A touching addition to any Canadiana-, wildlife- or nature-themed collection.
- The perfect set to begin a young person's coin collection, and a one-of-a-kind learning tool that teaches them about Canada's wildlife.

Packaging:
Book-style packaging with removable lens and serialized certificate. CD lens concept with maroon outer cover and custom beauty box.