2001 Canada Select Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Set in Mahogany Finish Wood Display Cases

Description

The 2001 Canadian Proof-Like (PL) Collector Set is a distinguished Royal Canadian Mint issue featuring seven brilliantly struck, uncirculated circulation coins ranging from the penny to the $2 Toonie. Known for its mirror-like fields and frosted design elements, this set offers collectors pristine examples of Canada’s everyday coinage in a format that balances quality, affordability, and collectability. With a comparatively lower mintage, the 2001 set holds added appeal among Proof-Like issues.

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 detail and reflective fields typical of proof-like strikes.

Reverse: Classic Canadian Circulation Designs

• 1 Cent (Penny): Maple Leaves

• 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 an Arctic ice floe

Key Features

• Proof-Like Finish: Brilliant uncirculated coins with mirror-like backgrounds and frosted devices.

• Complete Circulating Set: Includes all seven denominations issued for circulation in 2001.

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

• Lower Mintage Issue: Approximately 115,000 sets produced, adding scarcity compared to many adjacent years.

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

• Collector-Friendly Format: A popular alternative to higher-end Specimen or Proof sets while maintaining strong visual impact.

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

• Year: 2001

• Finish: Proof-Like / Brilliant Uncirculated

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