2006 Canada Proof Double Dollar Set with Gold Plated Silver Dollar

**Please note that the Silver Dollar may be lightly toned, or the outer cardboard sleeve may have some wear, which is typical for this type of set**

2006 Canada Proof Double Dollar Set with Gold Plated Silver Dollar

From the cascabels of Russian cannons that were captured during the Crimean War (1854-1855), a great military honor is forged. It is the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration that is awarded in Canada. For most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.

Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856, a total of 1,351 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to the British and commonwealth military forces. Ninety-four of them have been awarded to Canadians for acts of bravery carried out prior to and during the South African War (1899-1902); 70 First World War (1914-1918); and 16 during the Second World War (1939-1945).

The Victoria Cross is one of the most recognized military medals in the world. It features a cross Pattee with the royal crown surrounded by a lion guardant and a scroll inscribed with "For Valore". The date of the act is engraved within a raised circle on the reverse. The cross is suspended from a straight bar which has the rank, unit, and name of the recipient engraved on the back. In 1993, a special Canadian version was instituted. It is identical to the original with the exception that the inscription on the scroll is in Latin (pro valour).

Specifications:
Proof Dollar
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver with gold plating
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

Packaging:
CD Lens concept with maroon outer cover and black set-up box.