1999 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set in Mahogany Finish Wood Display Cases

Description

The 1999 Canadian Uncirculated Proof-Like Collector Set is a distinguished Royal Canadian Mint issue featuring seven brilliantly struck, uncirculated coins ranging from the penny to the $2 Toonie. Renowned for its mirror-like fields and crisp detail, this set captures an important moment in Canadian numismatic history, including themes tied to northern heritage and the evolving Millennium-era designs, making it a desirable addition to any modern Canadian coin collection.

Design Highlights

Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II

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

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

Reverse: Classic Canadian Designs with Millennium-Era Significance

• 1 Cent (Penny): Maple Leaves

• 5 Cents (Nickel): Beaver

• 10 Cents (Dime): Bluenose Schooner

• 25 Cents (Quarter): Standard Caribou design

  • 1999 is notable for the Millennium Series, during which multiple commemorative quarter designs were issued separately; the standard proof-like set typically includes the regular Caribou reverse.

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

• 1 Dollar (Loonie): Common loon on water

• 2 Dollars (Toonie): Polar bear on Arctic ice floe

  • Certain special editions also featured Nunavut-themed designs, released in distinct collector formats.

Key Features

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

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

• Complete Circulating Set: Includes all seven denominations issued for circulation in 1999.

• Millennium-Era Interest: Part of the highly collectible late-1990s issues celebrating Canada’s heritage and northern identity.

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

• Collector-Focused Issue: Valued for finish, presentation, and historical context rather than precious metal content.

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 1999

• Finish: Proof-Like / Brilliant Uncirculated

• Face Value: Complete 7-coin circulating set

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