1997 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set in Mahogany Finish Wood Display Cases

Description

The 1997 Canadian Proof-Like (PL) Set is a distinguished collector issue from the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring seven brilliantly struck, uncirculated coins from the penny to the $2 Polar Bear coin. Celebrated for its mirror-like fields and frosted devices, this set showcases the Dora de Pedery-Hunt portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and is particularly prized due to its transitional production between Ottawa and Winnipeg mints, making it a notable collectible for Canadian coin enthusiasts.

Design Highlights

Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II

• Features the elegant Tiara portrait by Dora de Pedery-Hunt.

• Portrait appears consistently across all denominations, displaying exceptional detail on each coin.

Reverse: Classic Canadian Designs

• Penny: Maple Leaves

• Nickel: Beaver

• Dime: Bluenose Schooner

• Quarter: Caribou

• Half Dollar: Coat of Arms

• 1 Dollar: Loon (Loonie)

• 2 Dollars: Polar Bear (first inclusion in the set; finish varies by mint—Ottawa has brilliant/shiny, Winnipeg has frosted)

Key Features

• Proof-Like Finish: Brilliant uncirculated surfaces with reflective fields and frosted devices.

• Select Gem Appeal: Carefully struck to ensure superior quality and collector-grade finish.

• Transitional Minting: Mid-year transfer from Ottawa to Winnipeg mints; Winnipeg sets distinguished by frosted $2 Polar Bear and slightly different coin placement.

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

• Iconic Effigy: Features the refined Dora de Pedery-Hunt portrait of Queen Elizabeth II across all coins.

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (Ottawa / Winnipeg)

• Year: 1997

• Finish: Proof-Like / Brilliant Uncirculated

• Collector Classification: Proof-Like Set / Select Gem Appeal