2017 Canada $1 30th Anniversary of the Loonie Pure Gold 2-coin Set (No Tax)

2017 Canada $1 30th Anniversary of the Loonie Pure Gold 2-coin Set (No Tax)

Affectionately dubbed "the loonie," Canada's $1 circulation coin has become a cherished national symbol for Canadians since its debut on June 30, 1987. The now-ubiquitous image of a loon looms large in Canadian iconography, but it wasn't the design intended for the coin - had the original dies not vanished in transit, the silver dollar's Voyageur image would appear where the loon roosts today.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Canada's golden-hued circulation coin, this exquisite two-coin set revisits history by featuring the now-iconic loonie alongside its original design - Canada's $1 circulation coin that never was.

Specifications:
Item Number: 156041
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 350
Weight (g): 31.16 each
Diameter (mm): 30 each
Face Value: $1
Finish: Proof
Edge: Plain

Special Features:
- Not one, but two pieces of history are yours to collect, as one of Canada's most iconic circulations coins celebrates its 30th anniversary!
- An exclusive collecting opportunity: A 99.99% pure gold "loonie" showcased side-by-side with the Voyageur design that was intended to appear on the coin - a unique comparison of what is next to what could have been Canada's one-dollar circulation coin!
- Both designs are enhanced by the selective application of magnificent platinum plating on both the obverse and the reverse.
- No detail was spared: both coins share the same distinctive shape and outline as the 11-sided circulation coin!
- An outstanding example of craftsmanship thanks to precision engraving, the careful use of finishing techniques, and the striking effect created by the platinum plated elements against the coin's surface.

Packaging:
Wooden box with black beauty box.