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2021 1kg Canada Archival Treasures : 1912 Heraldic Design .9999 Gold Proof Coin
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THE STORY In honour of the 100th anniversary of Canada’s official armorial bearings, the Royal Canadian Mint dug deep into the national archives to find another rareart treasure: an elaborate pen-and-ink drawing of Canadian heraldic emble
THE STORY In honour of the 100th anniversary of Canada’s official armorial bearings, the Royal Canadian Mint dug deep into the national archives to find another rareart treasure: an elaborate pen-and-ink drawing of Canadian heraldic emblems in 1912. Re-created on this 99.99% pure gold kilo coin, the century-old concept is now a limited-edition work of finely engraved art. Its classic art style makes it aspellbinding snapshot of an era, and a fascinating glimpse of Canada’s early attempts to express its identity. UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION From the Library and Archives Canada collection, a century-old hand-drawn concept by Joseph Aubé has been painstakingly adapted to fill both sides ofthis luminous 99.99% pure gold kilo coin. KEY FEATURES Spectacular showpiece. The engraving is just as ornate and intricate as the original hand-drawn concept. Every line and flourish — including the emblems of Canada, France and the United Kingdom — has been carefully studied, adapted and replicated to create this numismatic work of art. Shared sense of history. A follow-up to 2020’s Reimagined 1905 Arms of Dominion of Canada coin—only 40 of these 2021 coins will ever be minted. A special centenary. Part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s 100th anniversary celebration of the Arms of Canada. Canada’s heraldic past and present are represented on several coins issued in 2021. Material: Gold Denomination: $2,500 Fineness: 9999 Finish: Proof Country: Canada Mint: Royal Canadian Mint Size: 101.6 Box & Certificate: Yes |