2002 Canada Specimen Coin Set – Royal Canadian Mint – 7 Coins – With Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

Description

The 2002 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 set is especially notable for commemorating the 15th anniversary of the $1 Loonie, highlighted by a unique and exclusive “Family of Loons” design available only in this specimen set.

Each coin displays enhanced detail with frosted reliefs and refined, lightly mirrored backgrounds, offering a finish superior to standard uncirculated coins and distinct from proof issues. The set is issued in Uncirculated (UNC) condition and represents a meaningful modern release within Canadian numismatics.

The coins are housed in an official Royal Canadian Mint leatherette presentation case, accompanied by an outer cardboard sleeve and the Certificate of Authenticity (COA), verifying its origin and specifications.

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 Special Anniversary Design

• 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): Family of Loons design by Jean-Luc Grondin, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Loonie

• $2 Dollars (Toonie): Polar bear

Key Features

• Royal Canadian Mint Issue: Official 2002 specimen collector set

• Special Anniversary Loonie: Exclusive Family of Loons $1 design, available only in this set

• Specimen Finish: Frosted devices with refined, reflective fields

• 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: 2002

• 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 leatherette presentation case

• Sleeve: Outer cardboard sleeve included

• Certificate: Official RCM Certificate of Authenticity included

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

🪙 Why Collect This Set?

The 2002 Canada Specimen Coin Set stands out for its exclusive Family of Loons $1 design, marking an important milestone in Canadian coinage history. Combined with its specimen finish, complete denomination lineup, and official COA, this set is an excellent choice for collectors of modern Canadian issues, Loonie enthusiasts, and Royal Canadian Mint specimen series collectors.