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Theeymeare2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Confederation. To honour this historic occasion, the Royal Canadian Mint?s 2017 specimen set pays tribute to a Canadian icon with a one-dollar coin featuring the beloved snow goose in a dramatic pose, preparing to land on a quiet northern lake. And it?s only available with this special set!
2017 SPECIMEN SET SNOW GOOSE [156169]
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- ? ?Canadian artist Derek C. Wicks designed the special one-of-a-kind dollar in this set for maximum drama. The snow goose is pictured from above?a rare view, indeed?as it flaps its wings forward before landing on a lake below. The design showcases the goose?s intricate feather patterns as the beautiful bird seems ready to burst from the coin?s surface.
- ? ?The Royal Canadian Mint is the only mint in the world to offer the set?s unique combination of brilliant and frosted elements in addition to exceptionally detailed engraving.
- ? ?Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation with a Canadian classic!
- ? ?The set?s book-style packaging includes a serialized certificate and a removable lens so thatyou can enjoy and showcase every detail of each coin.
- ? ?Limited mintage of only 30,000 sets worldwide.
- ? ?A thoughtful gift for the birdwatchers in your life and a wonderful addition to any collectionfeaturing Canadian or nature-inspired themes or specimen sets.
- ? ?An inspiring way to encourage a new collector!DESIGNThe one-dollar coin in this 2017 specimen set features a snow goose in flight. The dramatic image, designed by Canadian artist Derek C. Wicks, presents the goose from above with its wings flapped forward as it prepares to land on a lake below. The engravers? expert technique brings to life every detail of the stunning outspread wings, large-billed face, and strong body. The wings seem to encircle an outcropping of snow-capped evergreens on the shore below. As with all Canadian ?loonies,? this exceptionally well-designed image is framed by the loonie?s characteristic 11-sided circumference. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.