2017 Proof $25 Fine Silver Piedfort Timeless Icons
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For more than 500 years, some European mints have issued small quantities of double-thickness piedfort coins for nobility, dignitaries and VIP collectors. This 2017 $25 pure silver coin continues this tradition with a double-thick format coin featuring a highly detailed image of two national symbols.
The word piedfort literally means "strong foot" in French and appeared centuries ago to mean "heavy measure" in minting. Today, piedfort indicates that a coin is thicker than usual.
The reverse design by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc carried great meaning for 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, by paying tribute to Canada's evolving history through the two foremost national icons. A transition marks the centre of the field, with classic depictions on the left to represent the nation's past (1867), and more contemporary versions on the right to represent both the present and beyond. Both icons are resplendent in selective gold plating. Foremost is the beaver, the industrious mammal that is symbolizes Canada's sovereignty. Its tail and back half are texturally detailed, as it has appeared on previous coin designs, while the front portion transitions into a stylized silhouette that offers a more modern take on this Canadian icon. Behind it is the iconic maple leaf, whose serrated edges and deeply veined lobes are fixtures throughout the design. The left features a more natural and life-like appearance that evokes the reverse of the beloved silver maple leaf coin, while the right portion places a strong emphasis on symmetry and conveys a sense of strength.
The reverse also features the date "2017," and engraved word "Canada," and the denomination "25 dollars." The obverse by Susanna Blunt features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with selective gold plating.
• Mintage: 7,000
• Diameter: 34 mm
• Weight: 1/2 oz fine silver
• GST/HST exempt
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• 2017 Proof $25 Fine Silver Piedfort Timeless Icons
Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.
