{"product_id":"1967-canada-centennial-presentation-set-with-sterling-silver-medallion-red-leather-case-7-pieces","title":"1967 Canada Centennial Presentation Set with Sterling Silver Medallion – Red Leather Case (7 Pieces)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Canadian Mint's 1967 Centennial presentation set, issued for Canada's 100th birthday. Inside the red leather-covered case are all six dual-dated 1867–1967 coins, from the cent to the dollar, along with a sterling silver Confederation medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coins carry Alex Colville's much-loved wildlife designs: the rock dove, hare, mackerel, bobcat, wolf and Canada goose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1867–1967 (dual date)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ and $1, plus Centennial medallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: $1, 50¢, 25¢ and 10¢: 80% silver (some 1967 10¢ and 25¢ were struck in 50% silver); 5¢ nickel; 1¢ bronze; medallion sterling silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Six coins: 34.52 g pure silver on the 80% basis; sterling medallion weight to be confirmed (catalogued at about 25 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Prooflike, as issued by the Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Original toning; spotting on the medallion; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 72,463 sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Alex Colville (coin reverses); Arnold Machin (obverse effigy of Queen Elizabeth II); Thomas Shingles (medallion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the Centennial, the Mint replaced every circulating reverse for a single year with Alex Colville's animal designs, one of the most popular series Canada has ever struck. This presentation set added a sterling medallion designed by Thomas Shingles, and 72,463 sets were issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA real time capsule from 1967, with the coins still sitting in their original red case. The toning gives each piece its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719803556113,"sku":"FS-EDM-0101","price":209.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0101_01-front.jpg?v=1790143741","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/1967-canada-centennial-presentation-set-with-sterling-silver-medallion-red-leather-case-7-pieces","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}