2020 Canada 1/10th oz. Tribute to Alex Colville: 1967 5-cent Pure Gold Coin (No Tax)

2020 Canada 1/10th oz. Tribute to Alex Colville: 1967 5-cent Pure Gold Coin (No Tax)

A centennial celebration of Canada becomes a centennial celebration of Alex Colville (1920-2013) in a series, honouring the 100th anniversary of his birth. For the first time, all six of the artist's 1967 Centennial circulation coin designs have been re-imagined as 99.99% pure gold coins – from the “Canada goose” dollar to the “rock dove” one-cent coin.

The reverse re-creates Canada's 1967 Centennial five-cent coin design by artist Alex Colville and features a profile view of a hopping rabbit. The reverse also features the engraved face value “5 CENTS”, the word “CANADA” and the date “2020”. The obverse features Canada's second effigy (1965-1989) of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.

Specifications:
Item Number: 178383
Mintage: 1,200
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Weight*: 3.14g
Diameter: 16mm
Face Value: 5 cents
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Alex Colville (reverse), Arnold Machin (obverse)

Special Features:
• A centennial salute: Part of a six-coin tribute to acclaimed Canadian artist Alex Colville on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
• 1967, re-mastered: All six of Colville's wildlife-themed, 1967 Centennial circulation coin designs have been lovingly re-created on 1/10 oz. pure gold coins, from the Canada goose (dollar coin) to the rock dove (one-cent coin).
• First time struck in gold: This is the first time Colville's numismatic artwork has been struck in 99.99% pure gold.
• Part of a six-coin subscription series!
• Historic obverse: Like the original coins issued in 1967, all six 2020 versions feature the 1965 effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.

Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box