Parameters:
Metal: nickel-plated steel and brass
Weight: 5 coins (6.99 g; 6.27 g; 4.4 g; 1.75 g; 3.95 g)
Denomination: 5 coins (2 $, 1 $, 25 ¢, 10 ¢, 5 ¢)
Diameter: 5 coins (28 mm; 26.5 mm; 23.88 mm; 18.03 mm; 21.2 mm)
Thickness: 5 coins (1.8 mm, 1.95 mm, 1.58 mm, 1.22 mm, 1.76 mm)
Product Description
The 2024 Canada 5-Coin Mint Holiday Gift Set - 24h Shipping! is the perfect proposal for the upcoming holidays. It contains five non-circulating Canadian coins. The most significant among them is the 1 $ denomination, exclusive to this set. It features a charming winter scene with a beaver, a symbol of Canadian heritage. The set also includes other coins: 2 $, 25 ¢, 10 ¢, and 5 ¢, all dated 2024 and featuring for the first time the likeness of His Majesty King Charles III on the obverse. Due to the format of the set, it is easy to give or send. A limited mintage of 100,000 pieces makes it a unique collectible item.
Coin Appearance
The coin set, with its festive, joyful design, reflects the spirit of the holidays. It is packaged in a colorful card, in the style of a greeting card - perfect for giving as a gift. Its design features a winter illustration, with plenty of snow, a Christmas tree, a reindeer, and holiday decorations that perfectly set the holiday mood. Inside are five non-circulating Canadian coins, placed in a transparent blister, showcasing their polished, shiny non-circulating finish. The most standout is the exclusive 1 $ coin, which depicts a fun Canadian winter scene with a beaver, adding a touch of joy and warmth to the set. Each coin is beautifully displayed, making it an excellent gift idea as well as a complement to one's collection.
Historical Background
The coins in the set are a rich blend of contemporary Canadian symbolism and tradition. They have non-circulating designs featuring the likeness of King Charles III, marking a historic change in Canadian minting. This is the first set containing coins with the likeness of His Majesty, making it a milestone in Canadian numismatics.
The most important element of the set is the 1-dollar coin, depicting a unique winter scene with a beaver - an iconic symbol of Canada's industrious spirit and national heritage. The beaver was declared a national symbol of Canada in the 1970s, representing resilience and industriousness, values often celebrated in Canadian culture. The exclusive set is part of a broader tradition of Canadian gift card sets that commemorate important moments such as holidays, birthdays, and milestones in the country. The sets aim to capture the joy and warmth of Canadian life. They also serve as a collectible item. A limited mintage of only 100,000 pieces ensures that these sets will have both emotional and monetary value for years to come.
Manufacturer
With Canada's growing independence from the United Kingdom, the need for minting its own coins also increased. Therefore, in 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint was established and has since become one of the most important mints in the world. To date, all coins from the Royal Canadian Mint bear the portrait of the reigning British monarch.
The Mint's shares are held in trust for the Crown of Canada.
The Mint produces all Canadian circulation coins and is involved in designing and manufacturing collector coins from precious metals - gold, silver, palladium, and platinum bullion coins, medals, as well as medallions and tokens. It also offers gold and silver refining services.
Today, the Royal Canadian Mint sets standards in the field of minting technology and numismatic design, reflecting its position and reputation.