This coin was specially struck for the sole purpose of raising money for charity, and the coin was originally sold on E-Bay. 9999 fine gold planchet with the same diameter (36.07mm) and weight (0.801 Troy Ounce) as the silver dollarīut unlike the 3.02mm thickness used on the silver dollar, the gold planchet measures 2.66mm thick. These silver coins, the same dies were used to mint a SINGLE COIN using a. When the Mint was designing the Proof set which commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, they resurrected the traditional "Voyageur" design used onĪ Special Edition Silver Dollar was minted with the Voyageur design on the reverse and the current uncrowned effigy of the Queen on the obverse. The 2003 Gold Proof Coronation Dollar (known examples: 1) Until another example appears this coin must be considered unique and the rarest Canadianīelow you will see the only known photograph of the coin (taken by Heritage Auctions): The fact that this coin is VF shows that it obviously circulated for a considerable length of time. The Charlton Standard Catalog of Canadian Coins lists the 1944 tombac 5 cents as a pattern, although the 1944 RCM Report indicates that it was struck as regular issue coinage. While the RCM is well-known for several clandestine issues, the grade of this coin is indicative of its circulating status and virtually confirms it as having been released through normal channels. He contends that regular-issue tombac five cent pieces were indeed issued in 1944 but were dated 1943.Īccording to McLaren, the 1944 tombac five-cent piece is undoubtedly genuine and a probable mint error struck on a tombac planchet that somehow slipped in with the regular steel planchets.
He cited press deadlines as the reason CCN's original story was not fully researchedĪnd was printed with erroneous information. Stating that a 1944 tombac five-cent piece was never intentionally struck by the RCM. In his editorial of March 22, 1982, McLaren declares earlier stories on the 1944 tombac "nickel" appearing in CCN (and Coin World) as "untrue", James Haxby, Canadian Coin News (CCN) Editor - Scott McLaren was probably the first to Based on the observations of Canadian numismatic researchers, Robert Aaron and Dr. But it is known that no other authentic example has surfaced since Michigan dealer John Abbottīought this specimen, as lot # 2025, at the 1982 Mid-Year Convention sale conducted by Kurt R. If this theory is true, no one really knows the fate of the other 7,999 coins. Later the mint decided to produce its 5 cent coinage in steel with nickel and chromium plating, and all but one of the tombac 1944 coins were melted down. The 1944 Canadian mint report has been interpreted to say that in 1943, $400 in face value, or 8,000 5 cent pieces were produced on tombac planchets, dated 1944. There are two theories surrounding this coin:ġ. The 1944 tombac piece is identical to the 1942-43 tombac pieces with a weight of 4.55 gms and a specific gravity of 8.77. A substantial number of the new tombac 5 cent pieces were struck and the tombac alloy was continued with a new design, into 1943. In 1942, Canada, like the U.S., had a severe shortage of nickel caused by heavy usage during the war effort and was forced to change the composition of its nickel coinage Note: Coins are pre-owned and capsules, sleeves and coins may have scratches or other defects not mentioned in the description, 2 sets available pictures may differ some of the clamshell boxes or outer boxes may have wear or scratches.The 1944 Tombac 5-Cent (known examples: 1)
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Pride, Ingenuity, Achievement, Health, Naturla Legacy, Harmony, Celebration, Family, Wisdom, Creativity, Freedom, Community.Ģ000 Canadian 25-Cent Millennium Quarters Series Proof Silver 12-Coin Set comes encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint black plastic oval case, black beauty box and Certificates of Authentification.įace Value: Set - Includes twelve 25 cent coins, oval case, and certificate of authenticity (COA).
Each 25-Cent Millennium Quarter image expresses the dreams and aspirations of the Canadian nation at the dawn of the new millennium. This deluxe 12-coin Proof Silver Coin Set was struck to celebrate the millennium. 2000 CANADIAN 25-CENT MILLENNIUM QUARTERS SERIES PROOF SILVER 12-COIN SET
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