1975 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set – presented in an elegant red leather-like display box

Description

The 1975 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set is a premium collector presentation featuring carefully selected proof-like coins struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. This prestige edition is distinguished by its elegant red leather-like display box with a black exterior and red satin interior, elevating the standard proof-like set into a refined collector showcase.

This special presentation contains seven coins, including a commemorative silver dollar celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Calgary, Alberta—a key highlight that sets this prestige set apart from standard proof-like issues.

Design Highlights

Obverse (Front): Queen Elizabeth II

• All coins feature the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

• A known variety exists on the $1 Voyageur coin, with “attached” or “detached” jewels on the Queen’s crown, adding collector interest.

Reverse (Back): Canadian Circulation & Commemorative Designs

• $1 Commemorative Silver Dollar (Calgary Centennial):
  Features a cowboy riding a bucking bronco, symbolizing Calgary’s ranching heritage. The background includes oil wells and a modern city skyline, reflecting the city’s growth and economic importance.

• $1 Voyageur Dollar:
  Depicts a Voyageur and Indigenous paddler in a canoe beneath stylized Northern Lights.

• 50 Cents: Canadian Coat of Arms.

• 25 Cents: Caribou head.

• 10 Cents: Bluenose schooner.

• 5 Cents: Beaver on a log.

• 1 Cent: Maple leaves on a twig.

Key Features

• Prestige Presentation: Issued in a red leather-like display box with red satin interior, enhancing both protection and visual appeal.

• Select Gem Quality: Coins chosen for exceptional brilliance, sharp detail, and proof-like surfaces.

• Seven-Coin Set: Includes both the standard proof-like denominations and the Calgary Centennial commemorative silver dollar.

• Collector Appeal: Combines historical commemoration with classic Canadian circulation designs.

Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
• Year: 1975
• Denominations: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1 (Voyageur), $1 (Calgary Centennial)
• Finish: Proof-Like / Specimen
• Collector Classification: Proof-Like / Select Gem Appeal