2019 $20 Canada's Historical Stamps: Arrival of Cartier - Quebec 1535 Silver (No Tax)

2019 $20 Canada's Historical Stamps: Arrival of Cartier - Quebec 1535 Silver (No Tax)

In 1908, the Post Office Department of Canada commemorated the 300th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City with a special issue: the Tercentenary Series of Postal Stamps. The Royal Canadian Mint's tribute to Canada's postal heritage continues with a reproduction of the 20-cent stamp from that series, complete with colour and "perforated" edges.

Specifications:
Item Number: 168966
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 5,000
Weight: 31.86 g
Diameter: 51 mm x 30 mm
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Artist: Historical reproduction (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:
• Second in a series of stamp-shaped coins. With serrated edges that mimic a postal stamp's perforations, this fine silver coin is a numismatic celebration of Canada's postal and philatelic history, with a special focus on early 20th century stamp designs.
• The classic look of a bygone era. This coin travels back in time to 1908, to reproduce a stamp issued for the 300th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City.
• Faithful reproduction. The engraved reproduction of the 1908 stamp is just as detailed as the original — complete with horizontal lines that were the product of intaglio printing, or line engraving, one of the oldest methods of stamp production.
• Vintage colours. The addition of colour over engraving completes this reproduction of the original brown-coloured stamp
• Forever preserved in 99.99% pure silver, this collectible is the perfect gift for philatelists and numismatists alike.

Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box.