1999 Canada Specimen Coin Set – Royal Canadian Mint – 7 Coins – With Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

Description

The 1999 Canada Specimen Coin Set is an official collector issue from the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM), featuring seven Canadian circulating denominations struck in the Mint’s distinctive Specimen finish. This finish combines frosted design elements with finely lined, reflective fields, offering a level of detail and visual appeal superior to standard circulation strikes and distinct from proof coinage.

This set holds particular historical significance for including the special $2 Nunavut commemorative coin, issued to mark the creation of Nunavut as Canada’s newest territory in 1999. Issued in Uncirculated (UNC) condition, the coins are preserved exactly as received from the Mint and are highly sought after by collectors of modern Canadian issues.

The set is housed in its original Royal Canadian Mint book-style presentation holder, and includes the official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) verifying its origin, specifications, and finish.

Design Highlights

Obverse (Front): Queen Elizabeth II
All seven coins feature the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, rendered with enhanced clarity through the specimen striking process.

Reverse (Back): Canadian Coinage with Nunavut Commemorative Issue

• 1 Cent: Maple leaf twig

• 5 Cents: Beaver on a log

• 10 Cents: Bluenose schooner

• 25 Cents: Caribou in profile

• 50 Cents: Royal Coat of Arms of Canada

• $1 Dollar (Loonie): Common loon on water

• $2 Dollars (Toonie): Nunavut commemorative design celebrating the creation of Canada’s newest territory

Key Features

• Royal Canadian Mint Issue: Official 1999 specimen collector set

• Specimen Finish: Frosted devices with refined, reflective backgrounds

• Historic $2 Coin: Nunavut commemorative toonie marking a major national milestone

• Complete Seven-Coin Set: Includes all circulating denominations from 1¢ to $2

• Uncirculated Quality: Coins preserved in UNC condition

• COA Included: Official Royal Canadian Mint Certificate of Authenticity

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 1999

• Denominations: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1, $2

• Finish: Specimen

• Grade: Uncirculated (UNC)

• Certification: Royal Canadian Mint (COA included)

Composition

• 1 Cent: Copper

• 5 Cents: Nickel

• 10 Cents: Nickel

• 25 Cents: Nickel

• 50 Cents: Nickel

• $1 Dollar: Nickel-bronze (multi-sided)

• $2 Dollars: Bi-metallic (nickel outer ring; aluminum-bronze core)

Packaging

• Packaging: Original Royal Canadian Mint book-style presentation holder

• Certificate: Official RCM Certificate of Authenticity included

• Outer Packaging: As issued (may include box or sleeve)

• Condition: Coins in uncirculated specimen condition; light, normal wear to packaging may be present (see photos)

🪙 Why Collect This Set?

The 1999 Canada Specimen Coin Set captures a defining moment in Canadian history with the inclusion of the Nunavut commemorative $2 coin, paired with a full set of specimen-finish circulating coinage. With its historical significance, official COA, and Royal Canadian Mint presentation, this set is an excellent addition to modern Canadian collections, specimen series, or millennium-era numismatic displays.