Description
The 2022 $5 Moments to Hold – 100th Anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair coin is an official collector issue from the Royal Canadian Mint, commemorating a major milestone for one of Canada’s most celebrated annual events. Issued as the fourth and final coin in the Mint’s 2022 Moments to Hold series, this release marks the centennial anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Struck in ¼ oz of 0.9999 fine silver with a refined specimen finish, this coin captures the excitement, pride, and tradition of “The Royal,” an event that has grown into the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and equestrian competition in the world. As a pure silver issue from the Royal Canadian Mint, this coin is HST/GST exempt.
Design Highlights
Reverse (Back)
The reverse design by Claire Watson highlights several of the events and exhibits featured at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. At the heart of the design is the champion rosette, symbolizing excellence and achievement for breeders, producers, growers, and exhibitors who participate in this prestigious competition.
The detailed composition reflects the fair’s long-standing role in celebrating agriculture, local food, and equine sport, while conveying the vibrant atmosphere that has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to Toronto’s Exhibition Place each year.
Obverse (Front)
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, consistent with Canadian circulation and collector coinage of the era.
Key Features
Centennial Commemoration: Issued in 2022 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Final Coin in the Series: The fourth and final release in the Royal Canadian Mint’s 2022 Moments to Hold series.
Pure Silver Content: Struck in ¼ oz (0.256 troy oz) of 0.9999 fine silver.
Specimen Finish: Features a refined specimen-quality strike with enhanced detail.
Limited Mintage: Produced to a maximum mintage of 100,000 coins worldwide.
Affordable Collector Issue: One of the Royal Canadian Mint’s most accessible fine silver collector coins.
Tax-Exempt: HST/GST exempt as a pure silver Mint issue.
Specifications
Country: Canada
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
Year: 2022
Denomination: $5
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 0.9999
Weight: 7.96 grams
Bullion Weight: 0.256 troy oz (¼ oz)
Diameter: 27 mm
Finish: Specimen
Artist: Claire Watson
Series: Moments to Hold
Mintage: 100,000
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
Packaging
Original Packaging: Issued in the official Moments to Hold themed folder, which includes detailed information about the coin and its theme.
Coin Holder: The coin is enclosed in a removable protective capsule, allowing collectors to hold and view the coin closely.
Why Collect This Coin?
As the final Moments to Hold release of 2022, this coin serves as both a standalone tribute to a uniquely Canadian institution and a completion piece for collectors of the series. With its low silver weight, meaningful theme, and official Mint presentation, it is an ideal collectible for Canadian history enthusiasts, agricultural heritage supporters, and Royal Canadian Mint collectors alike.
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