1982 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set – presented in an elegant red leather-like display box

Description

The 1982 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set is a six-coin collector set featuring Canada’s circulating denominations from that year, carefully struck with a brilliant proof-like finish. While standard 1982 proof-like sets were originally issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in pliofilm and envelope packaging, select premium editions were later presented in elegant red leather-like display boxes to enhance visual appeal and long-term collectability.

All coins are preserved in uncirculated, proof-like condition, offering sharp detail, reflective fields, and strong eye appeal that distinguish them from regular circulation issues.

Design Highlights

Obverse (Front): Queen Elizabeth II

• All six coins feature the right-facing effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Arnold Machin.

• The portrait shows the Queen at age 37, surrounded by the Latin inscription “ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA.”

• Proof-like striking enhances the clarity of the portrait with mirrored fields and crisp devices.

Reverse (Back): Classic Canadian Coinage Designs

• 1 Cent (Penny): A maple leaf twig with two leaves; the 1982 penny is notable for its twelve-sided shape, a distinctive feature of this year.

• 5 Cents (Nickel): A beaver perched on a log, one of Canada’s most enduring national symbols.

• 10 Cents (Dime): The iconic Bluenose schooner, representing Canada’s maritime heritage.

• 25 Cents (Quarter): A powerful profile of a caribou, designed by Emanuel Hahn.

• 50 Cents (Half Dollar): The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, bearing the motto “A Mari Usque Ad Mare” (From Sea to Sea).

• 1 Dollar (Voyageur): The traditional Voyageur canoe scene, depicting two explorers paddling past a wooded shoreline, symbolizing Canada’s fur trade history.

Key Features

• Select Gem Quality: Coins chosen for superior strike, luster, and overall eye appeal.

• Proof-Like Finish: Mirror-like fields with frosted design elements.

• Historic Designs: Features Canada’s most recognizable circulating coin motifs.

• Premium Presentation: Presented in an elegant red leather-like display box for enhanced display and protection.

• Collector Appeal: A refined presentation of early-1980s Canadian coinage.

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 1982

• Denominations: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1

• Finish: Proof-Like (PL)

• Collector Classification: Proof-Like / Select Gem Appeal

Packaging

• Original Packaging: Sealed in clear plastic box within an elegant red leather-like display box.