2024 1 Cent Lost Designs From The Archives: 2 oz .9999 Silver

Description

The 2024 1 Cent Lost Designs From the Archives – 2 oz .9999 Silver coin is an exclusive Royal Canadian Mint Masters Club release that brings a forgotten piece of Canada’s numismatic history to life. This collector issue revives an unused 1936 cent design by renowned Canadian sculptor Emanuel Hahn, best known for the iconic Voyageur dollar.

In preparation for the 1937 modernization of Canada’s circulation coins, Hahn submitted multiple design concepts—one of which featured the trillium, Canada’s floral emblem. Though never selected for circulation, the original pencil sketch was preserved in the National Currency Collection of the Bank of Canada. Nearly nine decades later, that design has been faithfully recreated in 2 ounces of 99.99% pure silver, forming the first coin in the “Lost Designs From the Archives” series.

Struck with a luminous proof finish and limited to 2,500 coins worldwide, this release offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a “what-might-have-been” chapter of Canadian coinage history.

Design Highlights

Reverse (Back):

• Emanuel Hahn’s original trillium cent concept from 1936

• Engraving closely mirrors the preserved pencil sketch

• Historic date “1936” included to reflect the design’s origin

Obverse (Front):

• Effigy of King George V, as seen on Canadian coins of 1936

• Reinforces the archival and historical authenticity of the piece

Key Features

• Masters Club Exclusive: Available only to RCM Masters Club members

• Lost Design Revival: Features an unused cent design never released for circulation

• First in the Series: Coin #1 in Lost Designs From the Archives

• Pure Silver: Struck in 2 oz of 99.99% fine silver

• Low Mintage: Limited to 2,500 coins worldwide

• Archival Accuracy: Based directly on the original preserved sketch

• Certified: Includes serialized Masters Club Certificate of Authenticity

• Tax Exempt: GST/HST exempt

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

• Year: 2024

• Denomination: 1 Cent

• Metal: Silver

• Fineness: 0.9999

• Weight: 62.69 g (2 troy oz)

• Diameter: 50 mm

• Finish: Proof

• Mintage: 2,500

Packaging & Condition

• Packaging: Red lacquered wooden presentation case

• Outer Box: Black RCM beauty box

• Certificate: Serialized Masters Club COA with original sketch reproduction

• Condition: Proof strike; light handling marks to capsule or outer packaging may be present

🪙 Why Collect This Coin?

This release offers a rare fusion of Canadian history, archival art, and premium silver craftsmanship. As the inaugural coin in the Lost Designs From the Archives series, it holds special significance for collectors of Canadian coinage, Emanuel Hahn designs, and Royal Canadian Mint exclusives.