1990 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set in Mahogany Finish Wood Display Cases

Description

The 1990 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like (PL) Set represents a premium presentation of the Royal Canadian Mint’s standard 1990 Proof-Like coinage. While the Mint officially issued the 1990 PL set sealed in transparent plastic within a keepsake envelope, select editions were offered in custom mahogany-finish wood display cases, often through third-party vendors or special collector programs such as TSC.

Struck with a brilliant Proof-Like finish, these coins display mirror-like fields and sharp design detail, offering collectors an enhanced version of Canada’s everyday circulating coinage from 1990.

Design Highlights

Obverse (Front): Queen Elizabeth II

• All coins feature the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by acclaimed Canadian sculptor Dora de Pédery-Hunt.

• The portrait is rendered in a refined Proof-Like finish, with frosted relief set against reflective mirrored fields.

• Each obverse includes the denomination and year, confirming legal tender status.

Reverse (Back): Classic Canadian Circulating Designs

• 1 Cent: Maple Leaf twig, symbolizing Canada’s natural heritage.

• 5 Cents: Beaver, an enduring emblem of Canadian industry.

• 10 Cents: Bluenose Schooner, celebrating Canada’s maritime legacy.

• 25 Cents: Caribou, representing strength and the Canadian North.

• 50 Cents: Canadian Coat of Arms, reflecting national identity.

• 1 Dollar: Common Loon (Loonie), one of Canada’s most iconic modern coin designs.

Key Features

• Proof-Like Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated coins with mirror-like fields and crisp detail.

• Select Gem Appeal: Chosen for superior strike quality and eye appeal.

• Complete 1990 Circulation Set: Includes all six denominations issued for general circulation.

• Official RCM Coinage: Coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.

• Premium Presentation: Housed in a mahogany-finish wood display case for elegant display and storage.

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 1990

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

• Finish: Proof-Like / Brilliant Uncirculated

• Mintage (Standard PL Set): Approximately 170,791 sets

• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II

• Reverse: Classic Canadian circulating designs

• Packaging: Sealed in clear plastic box within a Mahogany Finish Wooded box.