1966 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set in Mahogany Finish Wood Display Cases

Description

The 1966 Canadian Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint and features brilliant, uncirculated examples of all circulating coin denominations from that year. Select versions of this set were presented in an elegant mahogany finish wood display case, offering collectors a premium presentation for their coin collection.

Design Highlights

• Obverse (Heads): Queen Elizabeth II – Effigy by Arnold Machin appears on all coins.

• Reverse (Tails):

  • $1 Silver Dollar (Voyageur Dollar): Features the iconic design of an Indigenous person and a Voyageur paddling a canoe past a small island with two wind-swept trees. Vertical lines in the background represent the Northern Lights.

  • 50-Cent Piece: Modified Coat of Arms introduced in 1959, larger than modern 50-cent coins.

  • 25-Cent Piece (Quarter): Classic caribou design.

  • 10-Cent Piece (Dime): Bluenose schooner.

  • 5-Cent Piece (Nickel): Beaver on a log.

  • 1-Cent Piece (Penny): Maple twig design.

Key Features

• Voyageur Dollar: Continues the design tradition first introduced in 1935, celebrating Canada’s heritage and the fur trade.

• Proof-Like Finish: Each coin is struck to a brilliant, mirror-like finish with frosted details for superior visual appeal.

• Collector Presentation: Mahogany finish wood display case adds elegance and durability, making the set ideal for display or gifting.

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 1966

• 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¢); 5¢ and 1¢ are base metal

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