1962 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set in Mahogany Finish Wood Display Cases

Description

The 1962 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof‑Like Set is a premium presentation of the Royal Canadian Mint’s 1962 proof‑like coins, carefully selected for their mirror-like fields and frosted designs. The “Gem” designation indicates that these coins are in exceptional condition, with sharp details and pristine surfaces. Many denominations in this set, including the silver dollar, half-dollar, quarter, and dime, are composed of 80% silver, making them both collectible and intrinsically valuable.

Design Highlights

Obverse (Front): Queen Elizabeth II

• Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in the original young portrait, designed by Canadian artists of the era.

• All coins display this portrait in a brilliant, proof-like finish, enhancing luster and detail.

Reverse (Back): Canadian Circulation Designs

• $1 Silver Dollar (Voyageur): Depicts a Voyageur and Indigenous person paddling a canoe past a small island with wind-swept trees. Vertical lines represent the Northern Lights.

• 50 Cents: Large half-dollar featuring a modified Canadian Coat of Arms, first introduced in 1959.

• 25 Cents: Classic caribou head design.

• 10 Cents: Famous Bluenose schooner sailing on the waves.

• 5 Cents: Beaver on a log, a national symbol of Canada.

• 1 Cent: Maple leaf twig, the iconic design still familiar today.

Key Features

• Gem Uncirculated Quality: Coins are flawless and carefully selected for exceptional condition.

• Proof-Like Finish: Mirror-like fields with frosted devices, strikingly superior to standard circulation coins.

• Silver Content: Dollar, half-dollar, quarter, and dime are composed of 80% silver, while nickel and penny are base metals.

• Collector Presentation: Set housed in a mahogany finish wood display case, enhancing its display appeal.

Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
• Year: 1962
• Denominations: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1
• Finish: Proof-Like (PL)
• Collector Classification: Proof-Like / Select Gem Appeal
• Composition: 80% Silver ($1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢); base metals for 5¢ and 1¢

Original Packaging: Sealed in clear plastic within a mahogany finish wood display case.