The new "O Canada" coin series is likely to be the most sought after and difficult to obtain collection from the Royal Canadian Mint in 2013. This is a 12 coin series celebrating our national identity featuring some of Canada's most popular images and icons. Coins will be released one per month in each month of 2013. While each coin will is intended to be made available individually as well as by subscription, the immediate popularity of this series suggests that it may only be possible to obtain all of the coins through subscription.
Each coin in the series will be of the highest quality produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, double struck in pure silver with a near flawless matte proof finish and a weight of just over half an ounce.
• Subscribers are guaranteed the price of $39.95 for each coin, including the coloured Maple Leaf coin which will have an individual issue price value of $54.95
• Total mintage for each coin is limited to 40,000
• This is a pure silver item which is GST/HST exempt
The first two coins in the series are the Inuksuk and Beaver. These two coins will be sent immediately upon purchasing this subscription. 10 additional coins will follow, one per month. Upon the purchase of the fifth coin, a wooden display box will be sent at no extra charge (a $50 retail value). Subscribers are guaranteed the price of $39.95 for each coin, including the coloured Maple Leaf coin which will have an individual
issue price value of $54.95. This item is GST/HST exempt.
Inukshuk Design (first coin in series): This coin features an Inukshuk with mountains, frozen sea and the northern lights around it, all true characteristics of the Canadian Arctic. Living high above the tree line on the Arctic tundra, the Inuit and other migratory people of the High Arctic have used the tools provided to them by nature to not only thrive in one of the planet's most hostile climates, but also help to ensure the survival of others in their region. One of these tools is the Inukshuk. Its name meaning "a thing that acts on behalf of a person," an Inukshuk (pronounced "inook-shook") is a sculpture of piled stone used as a place marker, navigational aid and communication tool. This coin tells the beautiful story of the history and traditions of the Inukshuk and the Canadian Arctic.
Beaver Design: This coin features an image of a beaver felling a birch tree. The beaver, viewed from the front with its head turned toward the right side of the coin, rises from the hard work of chopping at the birch trunk with its prominent incisors. Framing the image is an outer band featuring the word "CANADA," the date "2013," and the face value of "10 DOLLARS," as well as a small stylized beaver paw print symbol. The beaver has been a widely used symbol of Canada since the early era of fur trading, when Canadian beaver pelts were prized for fur hats in European high society. Today, the beaver is also a symbol of the industriousness of Canadians.
Designs for the 12 Coin Series: 1. The Inukshuk
2. The Beaver
3. The RCMP
4. The Polar Bear
5. Summer Life
6. The Wolf
7. Niagara Falls
8. The Caribou
9. Hockey
10. The Orca
11. The Maple Leaf (Colour)
12. Holiday
Includes: • 2013 $10 O Canada 12 Coin Series Subscription, (1 per month for 12 months) 1st Two Coins (The Inukshuk & The Beaver) sent immediately
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