2017 $5 Proudly Canadian – Glow-in-the-Dark Fine Silver Coin

Description

Description:
Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary with the 2017 $5 Proudly Canadian coin, a unique tribute to national pride. Struck in 99.99% pure silver, this coin features a vibrant design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco, showcasing a coloured Canadian flag set against a backdrop of fireworks that glow in the dark. Simply expose the coin to light, and watch the fireworks illuminate in the dark, creating a lasting impression of Canada’s sesquicentennial celebration.

The coin is double-dated “1867–2017” to commemorate Canada’s Confederation and comes packaged in a festive folder, making it a perfect keepsake or gift for collectors and patriots alike.

Design Highlights:

• Reverse: Features a coloured Canadian flag with glow-in-the-dark fireworks, designed by Tony Bianco.

• Obverse: Displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

• Engraved with “CANADA”, “FINE SILVER 9999 ARGENT PUR”, face value “5 DOLLARS”, and commemorative dates “1867–2017”.

• Glow-in-the-dark technology brings the fireworks to life after exposure to light.

• Year: 2017

• Denomination: $5

• Composition: 99.99% pure silver

• Weight: 7.96 grams (1/4 oz)

• Diameter: 27 mm

• Finish: Specimen

• Edge: Serrated

• Packaging: Festively designed folder with “PROUDLY CANADIAN” title

• Tax Status: GST/HST Exempt (Canada)