2017 Rcm Lore The Forgotten 1927 Designs Pure Silver 3 Coin Set

  

In 1927, three circulation coin designs were chosen to commemorate Confederation's Diamond Jubilee; alas, they never made it onto a single coin. Ninety years later, the Royal Canadian Mint has finally breathed life into these proposed designs as new commemoratives to mark Canada's 150th anniversary of confederation. Each design has been struck in a large 38 mm format containing just over one ounce of pure silver. Mintage of this unique three coin set is limited to just 5,500. All three coins feature the unused circulation coin designs intended to commemorate Canada's Diamond Jubilee in 1927.

Working with the original sketches, the Royal Canadian Mint's engravers set out to interpret each artist's vision as though the art had been entrusted to them today, to mark Confederation's 150th anniversary. The 90-year-old concepts have been painstakingly adapted for modern engraving techniques-including a reverse proof finish that allows the more brilliant engraved elements to shine bright against the matte backdrop.

The five-cent coin by Canadian artist J. A second design by MacDonald graces the reverse of the 25-cent coin, and centres on a soaring view of the iconic Peace Tower on Parliament Hill. The clock tower soars high above the clouds and is surrounded by a ribbon-wrapped laurel of leaves, from which hangs four bells-an ode to the Dominion Carillon, which was inaugurated on July 1, 1927, during the Diamond Jubilee festivities.

Each bell bears engraved numbers that combine to form the commemorative dates "2017" and "1867". Bullion Weight: 1.009 Troy Ounces.

This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins". The seller is "kirkman77" and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.

1. Certification: Uncertified
2. Year: 2017
3. Brand/Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
4. Composition: Silver