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2018 Canada $30 The Queen's Gate - Formal Entrance to Parliament Hill Silver
2018 Canada $30 The Queen's Gate - Formal Entrance to Parliament Hill Silver
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2018 Canada $30 The Queen's Gate - Formal Entrance to Parliament Hill Silver
As the ceremonial entrance for the Canadian sovereign or her representative, the Queen's Gate on Parliament Hill forms a beautiful boundary between the City of Ottawa and the political heart of a nation. This 2 oz. fine silver coin captures the Victorian-era beauty of the commanding gateway on the reverse, where a metal-cast feature adds to a magnificent view that stirs Canadian pride.
Specifications:
Item Number: 164185
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 5,500
Weight (g): 62.69
Diameter (mm): 50
Face Value: $30
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Cathy Bursey-Sabourin and Patrick Belanger (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Special Features:
• METALWORK MEETS NUMISMATICS: Our THIRD coin in the gates of Canada series that adds another layer of dimensional artistry to a colour-over-engraved design!
• HISTORY AND ARTISTRY: Fashioned from black bronze and affixed to the coin's rim, this representation of the Queen's Gate on Parliament Hill captures the highly intricate, ornamental artistry of its real-life counterpart while allowing a breathtaking view of Parliament Hill behind it!
• IN POSITION: The cast metal element on the reverse is deliberately positioned to align with the Peace Tower - just like the actual gates!
• PUSHING BEYOND CONVENTIONAL LIMITATIONS: The design was made possible by extensive research and development to determine just the right amount of metal required for the delicate-looking filigree without jeopardizing its resilience.
• LARGE SPACE FOR A STATELY SETTING: Crafted from 2 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, the coin's large diameter (50 mm) allows for an outstanding amount of fine details that transform this piece into a true
work of art. A must-have for collectors and art appreciators!
Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box.
Please note: This product is no longer tax exempt due to modifications to the coin, including (but not limited to):
• Embellishments such as sculptures or moving parts
• Crystals, gemstones or diamonds embedded into the coin
• Sculptures and/or other moving parts
Please see The Royal Canadian Mint's FAQ for more details.
As the ceremonial entrance for the Canadian sovereign or her representative, the Queen's Gate on Parliament Hill forms a beautiful boundary between the City of Ottawa and the political heart of a nation. This 2 oz. fine silver coin captures the Victorian-era beauty of the commanding gateway on the reverse, where a metal-cast feature adds to a magnificent view that stirs Canadian pride.
Specifications:
Item Number: 164185
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 5,500
Weight (g): 62.69
Diameter (mm): 50
Face Value: $30
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Cathy Bursey-Sabourin and Patrick Belanger (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Special Features:
• METALWORK MEETS NUMISMATICS: Our THIRD coin in the gates of Canada series that adds another layer of dimensional artistry to a colour-over-engraved design!
• HISTORY AND ARTISTRY: Fashioned from black bronze and affixed to the coin's rim, this representation of the Queen's Gate on Parliament Hill captures the highly intricate, ornamental artistry of its real-life counterpart while allowing a breathtaking view of Parliament Hill behind it!
• IN POSITION: The cast metal element on the reverse is deliberately positioned to align with the Peace Tower - just like the actual gates!
• PUSHING BEYOND CONVENTIONAL LIMITATIONS: The design was made possible by extensive research and development to determine just the right amount of metal required for the delicate-looking filigree without jeopardizing its resilience.
• LARGE SPACE FOR A STATELY SETTING: Crafted from 2 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, the coin's large diameter (50 mm) allows for an outstanding amount of fine details that transform this piece into a true
work of art. A must-have for collectors and art appreciators!
Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box.
Please note: This product is no longer tax exempt due to modifications to the coin, including (but not limited to):
• Embellishments such as sculptures or moving parts
• Crystals, gemstones or diamonds embedded into the coin
• Sculptures and/or other moving parts
Please see The Royal Canadian Mint's FAQ for more details.
