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First Coinage of Canadian Mint

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Obverse of 2008 Canada Silver 50 Cents
Obverse of 2008 Canada Silver 50 Cents

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Reverse of 2008 Canada Silver 50 Cents
Reverse of 2008 Canada Silver 50 Cents

2008 First Coinage of Canadian Mint in Presentation Box
2008 First Coinage of Canadian Mint in Presentation Box

2008 First Coinage of Canadian Mint in Presentation Box
2008 First Coinage of Canadian Mint in Presentation Box

Canadian Commemorative Stamp
Canadian Commemorative Stamp

2008 First Coinage of Canadian Mint Coin and Stamp

On January 2nd 1908 the first domestically-produced coin was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. The Mint have issued this silver coin and stamp to commemorate the first coinage of the Canadian mint.

Description

The commemorative stamp shows the first coin that was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa. According to the certificate 'the stamp was created using embossing to give the impression that an actual coins was dropped on the stamp'.
The reverse of the silver 50 cents coin features a double-date (1908-2008), a crown and a wreath of maple leaves round the sides of the coin.
The obverse features King Edward VII.

Specifications

TypeDiameterWeightFinenessSilver
50 Cents29.7211.62.9250.3455

Notes

Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Fineness = Silver content in parts per thousand.
Silver = Actual fine silver content in troy ounces.

2008 First Coinage of Canadain Mint Coin and Stamp

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