1985 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set – Presented in an official Royal Canadian Mint hard presentation case

Description

The 1985 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set is a six-coin collector set featuring Canada’s standard circulating denominations from that year, struck with a brilliant proof-like finish. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, this set is presented in a premium hard presentation case with outer box, accompanied by the original bilingual specifications card, enhancing both presentation and collector appeal.

The coin designs, effigy, and formats remain unchanged from previous years, with the only difference being the dated year “1985” on each coin.

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 is surrounded by the Latin inscription “ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA.”

• Proof-like striking produces mirrored fields and sharp, frosted details.

Reverse (Back): Classic Canadian Coinage Designs

• 1 Cent (Penny): Maple leaf twig with two leaves; twelve-sided bronze cent.

• 5 Cents (Nickel): Beaver standing on a log, a longstanding national symbol.

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

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

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

• 1 Dollar (Voyageur): The traditional Voyageur canoe scene representing Canada’s fur trade era.

Key Features

• Select Gem Quality: Carefully selected for superior strike, luster, and eye appeal.

• Proof-Like Finish: Brilliant mirrored fields with frosted devices.

• Classic Canadian Designs: Timeless circulating coinage designs from the Royal Canadian Mint.

• Premium Presentation: Housed in an official Royal Canadian Mint hard display case with outer box.

• Collector Friendly: A strong example of mid-1980s Canadian proof-like / specimen-style coinage.

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 1985

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

• Finish: Proof-Like (PL)

• Collector Classification: Proof-Like / Select Gem Appeal

Composition Details (per official RCM specifications)

• $1 Dollar: Nickel (15.62 g)

• 50 Cents: Nickel (8.10 g)

• 25 Cents: Nickel (5.07 g)

• 10 Cents: Nickel (2.07 g)

• 5 Cents: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) – 4.6 g

• 1 Cent: Bronze – 2.5 g (12-sided)

Packaging

• Original Packaging: Presented in an official Royal Canadian Mint hard presentation case with outer box and original bilingual specifications insert.