1986 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set – Presented in an official Royal Canadian Mint hard presentation case

Description

The 1986 Canada Specimen Set is a six-coin collector set featuring Canada’s standard circulating denominations from that year, struck with a superior specimen finish. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, specimen sets contain the first and best coins struck from a pair of dies, offering enhanced detail and collector-grade presentation compared to regular circulation issues.

This set is presented in the original Royal Canadian Mint blue presentation case, complete with the official bilingual mint insert and specifications card, designed for display and long-term preservation.

The coin designs, effigy, and formats follow Canada’s classic circulating coinage, with each denomination dated 1986.

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.”

• Specimen striking produces clean satin fields and crisp, well-defined details.

Reverse (Back): Classic Canadian Coinage Designs

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

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

• 10 Cents (Dime): The Bluenose fishing 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

• Specimen Quality: First and best strikes from new dies, selected for sharpness and eye appeal.

• Specimen Finish: Satin-like surfaces with crisp details and strong definition.

• Classic Canadian Designs: Canada’s iconic circulating coinage in premium collector format.

• Premium Presentation: Housed in an official Royal Canadian Mint blue specimen case.

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

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 1986

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

• Finish: Specimen

• Collector Classification: Specimen / Collector Quality Issue

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 the original Royal Canadian Mint blue specimen presentation case with bilingual information and specifications insert.