A 1980 Royal Canadian Mint double dollar specimen set presented in its original black pebble-textured folding wallet. The wallet features a silver-toned metal maple leaf emblem on the exterior and a red satin-lined interior printed with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The set is housed in a rigid clear plastic protective case and comprises seven coins: two one-dollar pieces, one 50-cent piece, one 25-cent piece, one 10-cent piece, one 5-cent piece, and one 1-cent piece. The reverse designs include the Polar Bear (silver dollar), the Voyageur (nickel dollar), the Canadian Coat of Arms (50 cents), a caribou (25 cents), the Bluenose schooner (10 cents), a beaver (5 cents), and a maple leaf (1 cent). Included is the original bilingual specification sheet detailing the technical data for each denomination.
Silver Dollar Weight: 23.33g
Silver Dollar Diameter: 36.07mm
Silver Dollar Composition: 0.500 Silver
Nickel Dollar Weight: 15.62g
Nickel Dollar Diameter: 32.13mm
50 Cents Weight: 8.10g
25 Cents Weight: 5.06g
10 Cents Weight: 2.07g
5 Cents Weight: 4.54g
1 Cent Weight: 2.80g.
Condition report:
The coins are in as-issued specimen condition with brilliant, reflective surfaces. The 50 percent silver dollar exhibits very light peripheral toning. The presentation wallet remains intact and functional with minor surface wear and light scuffing consistent with age. The interior red satin and the clear plastic case are well-preserved.
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