Description

This innovative series fittingly draws its inspiration from another historical milestone: the uniquely Canadian designs adopted in the 1930s to modernize Canadian circulation coinage. In this second of six intricately shaped coins, famed sculptor Emanuel Hahn?s well-known portrait of a caribou is lifted out of the circular field of Canada?s 25-cent piece and granted the freedom to roam.

Key features

• Every day Canadian circulation coins get a whole new life. These pure silver coins transcend their circular boundaries into shapes evoking the silhouette of their iconic reverse designs in celebration of Canada?s classic coinage and minting innovation.
• Selective 24kt gold plating adds a prestigious glow to the engraved details on the reverse.
• Features Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn?s iconic caribou design. First issued in 1937, this design has been used continuously on Canadian quarters ever since, with a number of notable exceptions.

Selling Features

• Unique packaging highlights the uniqueness and beauty of your coin. Special shaped capusle showcases this unique silhouette.
• Each coin in the series is an exquisite gift idea and a great way to spark interest in coin collecting. They are also ideal additions for any collector interested in Canadian coinage history or general Canadiana.
• The intricate outline of the coin is enhanced by the shaped capsule.

Emanuel Hahn originally designed the caribou portrait for the silver dollar, but Finance Department officials ultimately selected it for the 25-cent coin. Though the reverse design of this denomination has occasionally changed for commemorative purposes since its 1937 launch, the caribou has remained the visual signature of Canada?s 25-cent circulation coin for more than 80 years.

Did You Know?

• The schooner that now appears on the 10-cent piece was first proposed for Hahn?s
  25-cent coin design.

Theme: Canadian icons break out of their coins! Using the newest coining technology, this exciting six-coin series presents the figures from Canadian circulation coinage ?outside the coin? in the shape of ?their own silhouettes. Carefully crafted in more than 3 ounces of pure silver, the caribou from the Canadian 25-cent piece is the second to run free!

Design: Each coin in this series has been specifically designed for consistent weight while also ensuring that the subject of the original circulation coin remains unaltered in detail and proportions. Emanuel Hahn?s iconic caribou profile, present on the circulation 25-cent piece, is portrayed within its own silhouette. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt and a pattern of caribou silhouettes.