Description
The 1993 Canada Specimen Coin Set is an official collector issue from the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring six circulating Canadian coins struck in a distinctive Specimen finish. Specimen coins are specially produced for collectors, offering sharper strikes, enhanced details, and smooth satin-like surfaces that fall between Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof quality.
This set is housed in its original black leatherette, wallet-style Royal Canadian Mint case, complete with the official Mint specifications card and outer protective sleeve, making it a complete and attractive collector example.
Coins Included (6 Total)
$1 Dollar – Common Loon (Loonie)
Design: Common loon on northern waters
Composition: Nickel electro-plated with bronze (11-sided)
Finish: Specimen
50 Cents – Coat of Arms
Design: Royal Coat of Arms of Canada
Composition: Nickel
Finish: Specimen
25 Cents – Caribou
Design: Caribou in profile
Composition: Nickel
Finish: Specimen
10 Cents – Bluenose
Design: Bluenose schooner
Composition: Nickel
Finish: Specimen
5 Cents – Beaver
Design: Beaver on a log
Composition: Cupro-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Finish: Specimen
1 Cent – Maple Leaf
Design: Maple leaf twig
Composition: Bronze
Finish: Specimen
All coins feature the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
Key Features
Official Royal Canadian Mint Specimen Set
Special Satin-Like Specimen Finish
Complete Six-Coin Circulating Set
Original Black Leatherette Presentation Case
Mint Specifications Card and Outer Sleeve Included
Collector-Grade Example
Specifications
Country: Canada
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
Year: 1993
Denominations: $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, 5¢, 1¢
Finish: Specimen
Mintage: 77,351 sets
Certification: Uncertified
Packaging & Condition
Packaging: Original black leatherette Royal Canadian Mint wallet-style case
Insert: Official Mint specifications card
Sleeve: Original outer sleeve included
Condition: Coins in excellent specimen condition; light, normal wear to case and sleeve possible (see photos)
Why Collect This Set?
Specimen sets from the early 1990s are valued for their refined finish, classic Canadian designs, and official Mint presentation. This 1993 issue is an excellent choice for collectors building year sets, specimen series, or Royal Canadian Mint collections.
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