2012 $500 Fine Gold Coin- Canada’s First Gold Coin 100th Anniversary

Canada's original currency was a mish-mash of almost everything: wampum, beaver pelts, British sovereigns, Spanish doubloons, French Louis d’or, and American golden eagles. Nineteenth-century commercial trade in the Dominion of Canada was a fascinating money mosaic. But as Canada evolved, so did the need for a standard national currency, and Confederation in 1867 hastened this need even further. In 1912, the Canadian Mint produced the first distinctly Canadian gold coins in denominations of five and ten dollars. They featured the word "Canada", leafy maple branches, and the shield from Canada’s Coat of Arms. The short-lived coins disappeared from circulation in 1914 when the First World War prompted citizens and banks to hold onto precious metals.

This edition depicts the shield bearing the provincial arms of the four provinces forming the original Dominion of Canada: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. A double date (1912-2012) has been added to highlight its centennial year. The obverse bears the effigy of King George V. This stunning 5-ounce pure gold coin features stunning elements of the 1912 original design. The coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case, lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.

• Weight: 5 ounce of pure gold

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• 2012 $500 Fine Gold Coin- Canada’s First Gold Coin 100th Anniversary

Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.