2004 Canada Specimen Coin Set – GOOSE LOON LOONIE – Leatherette Royal Canadian Mint Case

Description

The 2004 Canada Specimen Coin Set – Goose “Loonie” is an official collector issue from the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM), featuring seven Canadian circulating denominations struck in the Mint’s distinctive Specimen finish. Specimen coins are specially produced for collectors and display enhanced detail, with frosted reliefs and smooth, satin-like backgrounds that are superior to regular circulation strikes and clearly distinct from proof coinage.

This set is especially notable for its limited-edition $1 coin featuring the Canada Goose, issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary (1904–2004). The sanctuary was founded by Jack Miner, one of the world’s most influential conservationists, whose work helped establish modern wildlife conservation practices that are still used today. The Canada Goose “Loonie” makes this set a standout modern specimen issue with strong historical and environmental significance.

The coins are housed in the original Royal Canadian Mint leatherette-style presentation case, designed for both protection and display, and include the official bilingual specifications card.

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): Classic Canadian Coinage with Special Commemorative Dollar

• $1 Dollar (Canada Goose): Special commemorative design honoring Jack Miner and 100 years of wildlife conservation

• $2 Dollars (Toonie): Polar bear

• 50 Cents: Royal Coat of Arms of Canada

• 25 Cents: Caribou in profile

• 10 Cents: Fishing schooner

• 5 Cents: Beaver on a log

• 1 Cent: Maple leaf twig

These designs reflect Canada’s heritage, wildlife, and commitment to conservation.

Key Features

• Royal Canadian Mint Issue: Official 2004 specimen collector set

• Specimen Finish: Frosted devices with refined satin-like fields

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

• Special $1 Goose Coin: Commemorates the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary centennial

• Uncirculated Quality: Coins preserved in UNC specimen condition

• Strong Collector Appeal: Wildlife theme and unique dollar design set this issue apart

Specifications

Country: Canada
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
Year: 2004
Denominations: $2, $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, 5¢, 1¢
Finish: Specimen
Certification: Uncertified

Composition

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

• $1 Dollar: Nickel electroplated with bronze

• 50 Cents: Nickel

• 25 Cents: Nickel

• 10 Cents: Nickel

• 5 Cents: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)

• 1 Cent: Bronze

Packaging

• Packaging: Coins sealed in original transparent display holder

• Presentation: Royal Canadian Mint leatherette-style case

• Insert: Official bilingual specifications card included

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

🪙 Why Collect This Set?

The 2004 Canada Specimen Coin Set – Goose Loonie blends classic Canadian coinage with a meaningful conservation tribute. Its distinctive specimen finish, complete seven-coin lineup, and the commemorative Canada Goose dollar honoring Jack Miner make it a compelling choice for collectors of Canadian specimen sets, wildlife-themed coins, and modern numismatic history.