1965 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set in Mahogany Finish Wood Display Cases

Description

The 1965 Canadian Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set is a highly sought-after Royal Canadian Mint collector issue, featuring six specially struck coins with brilliant, mirror-like finishes. Carefully selected for superior quality, this “Select Gem” set represents the finest proof-like examples available from the year and is especially prized for its high silver content, exceptional polish, and historic design transition.

Design Highlights

Front (Obverse): Queen Elizabeth II

• Features the new effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Dora de Pedery-Hunt

• Introduced in 1965, replacing the earlier Mary Gillick portrait

• Displays refined portrait detail with mirrored fields typical of proof-like strikes

• Effigy appears consistently across all six denominations

Reverse: Canadian National Designs

• Each coin features its classic Canadian reverse design, including:

  • Penny: Maple leaves

  • Nickel: Beaver

  • Dime: Bluenose schooner

  • Quarter: Caribou

  • Half Dollar: Coat of Arms

  • Silver Dollar: Voyageur with canoe

• The Silver Dollar reverse exists in two collectible varieties:

  • Pointed 5 (Type I)

  • Blunt 5 (Type II)
    Identified by the shape of the “5” in “50 CENTS”

Key Features

• Select Gem Quality: Dealer-selected coins representing the highest proof-like quality from the year

• Proof-Like Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated surfaces with strong mirror reflectivity

• Historic Transition Year: First year of Dora de Pedery-Hunt’s Queen Elizabeth II effigy

• High Silver Content: Four coins struck in 80% silver

• Variety Appeal: Silver Dollar collected in both Pointed 5 and Blunt 5 varieties

• Premium Presentation: Sealed in clear plastic box within a Mahogany Finish Wooded box

Coins Included & Composition

• 1 Cent (Penny): Bronze

• 5 Cents (Nickel): Cupronickel

• 10 Cents (Dime): 80% Silver

• 25 Cents (Quarter): 80% Silver

• 50 Cents (Half Dollar): 80% Silver

• 1 Dollar: 80% Silver

Total Silver Content: Approx. 1.11 troy ounces of fine silver

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 1965

• Finish: Proof-Like / Brilliant Uncirculated

• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II (Dora de Pedery-Hunt)

• Reverse: Traditional Canadian designs by denomination

• Packaging: Sealed in clear plastic box within a Mahogany Finish Wooded box

• Collector Classification: Select Gem Proof-Like Set