1998 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set in Mahogany Finish Wood Display Cases

Description

The 1998 Canadian Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set is a premium collector issue from the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring seven brilliantly struck, uncirculated coins representing every circulating denomination of the year. Known for its mirror-like fields and crisp detail, this proof-like set is especially appealing to collectors due to its balanced mintage and elegant presentation, often enhanced by mahogany-finish wood display cases.

Design Highlights

Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II

• Features the refined Tiara portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pedery-Hunt.

• The effigy appears consistently across all seven denominations, showcasing sharp relief and polished fields typical of proof-like strikes.

Reverse: Classic Canadian Designs

• 1 Cent (Penny): Maple Leaf

• 5 Cents (Nickel): Beaver

• 10 Cents (Dime): Bluenose Schooner

• 25 Cents (Quarter): Caribou

• 50 Cents (Half Dollar): Canadian Coat of Arms

• 1 Dollar (Loonie): Common loon on water

• 2 Dollars (Toonie): Polar bear on Arctic ice floe (bi-metallic design)

Key Features

• Proof-Like Finish: Brilliant uncirculated coins with reflective fields and frosted design elements.

• Select Gem Appeal: Dealer-selected quality emphasizing superior eye appeal and strike clarity.

• Complete Circulating Set: Includes all seven denominations issued for circulation in 1998, including the popular $2 Toonie.

• Premium Presentation: Sealed in clear plastic box within a Mahogany Finish Wooded box

• Collector-Friendly Issue: Valued for finish, presentation, and completeness rather than precious metal content.

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (Ottawa & Winnipeg)

• Year: 1998

• Finish: Proof-Like / Brilliant Uncirculated

• Face Value: Complete 7-coin circulating set

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