Description
Own a remarkable piece of early numismatic history with the 1914 $5 Hand-Selected Gold Coin, one of the first gold coins struck entirely in Canada. Minted during the reign of George V, this historic issue represents a milestone moment when the nation began producing gold coinage from its own natural resources. Carefully chosen for superior eye appeal, these premium examples are exceptionally scarce and highly collectible.
Special Features
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One of the first Canadian gold coins struck domestically
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Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper for durability and warm tone
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Premium hand-selected quality chosen for strong luster and detail
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Extremely limited availability — only 103 coins offered
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Historic issue tied to early 20th-century Canadian gold production
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Struck when the Ottawa branch of the British Royal Mint operated in Canada
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A rare opportunity to own an original pre-WWI gold coin
Design
The reverse, designed by W. H. J. Blackmore, features a shield displaying the historic coat of arms composed of the provincial arms of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, framed by elegant maple boughs. The inscriptions CANADA, 1914, and FIVE DOLLARS appear around the design.
The obverse, created by Sir E. B. Mackennal, bears the portrait of King George V. Both sides are bordered by a raised beaded circle.
Specifications
Year: 1914
Denomination: $5
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
Weight: 8.36 g
Gold Weight: 0.242 troy oz
Diameter: 21.59 mm
Edge: Serrated
Obverse: George V
Reverse: Historic Canadian Coat of Arms
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (Ottawa branch origin)
Packaging
Encased in a protective capsule with gold holographic security seals and housed inside a black beauty box. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity(CoA) and black sleeve as well.
Why Collect This Coin?
The 1914 $5 gold piece represents a defining chapter in Canadian minting history — the transition from colonial coinage to truly national issues. With limited surviving examples and hand-selected quality, it combines historical importance, gold content, and collector prestige in one timeless artifact.
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