Six Select Gem Proof-Like Set Collection 1962–1967 in Mahogany Finish Wood Display Cases
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This collection includes some of the finest surviving gem proof-like coins for each year from 1962 through to 1967. All six coin denominations issued in each year are included (the cent, nickel, dime, quarter, half-dollar and silver dollar). While the coins are all in proof-like condition specially struck by the mint with a mirror finish and near flawless surfaces, the coins in these sets have been carefully selected as some of the best premium-quality coins from surviving sets. All six sets come displayed in attractive mahogany-finish wood cases.
1962/1963/1965/1966 Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Sets
The silver dollar design:
One of the highlights of the 1962, 1963, 1965 and 1966 is the Voyageur silver dollar. The design on each of the dollar coins is the same design as was on Canada's first dollar coin issued in 1935. It features an Indigenous person and a Voyageur (a travelling agent for a fur company), paddling a canoe past a small island with two wind-swept trees. The vertical lines in the background represent the Northern Lights.
The 1962/1963/1964/1965/1966 half-dollar, quarter, dime, nickel and cent:
The half-dollar is also a beautiful coin, featuring an intricate modified coat-of-arms design introduced in 1959. This old silver half-dollar is significantly larger than the current 50-cent coin, and is extremely appealing to most collectors. The fronts of the penny, nickel, dime and quarter are the familiar designs still used today, but the backs of all the coins dated 1962, 1963 and 1964 bear the original young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the backs of all the coins dated 1965 and 1966 feature a newer portrait of the Queen.
1964 Gem Proof-Like Set
The silver dollar:
One of the highlights of this set is the special commemorative silver dollar marking the 100th anniversary of the meetings in 1864 held at Charlottetown, PEI and at Quebec City. It was these meetings that resulted in the formation of Canada as a country in 1867. The design on the silver dollar depicts the emblems of four of the country's founding ethnic groups: French (fleur-de-lis), Irish (shamrock), Scottish (thistle) and English (rose).
1967 Gem Proof-Like Set
In celebration of Canada's 100th birthday, the mint held a competition for special centennial coin designs. After receiving many submissions from artists across Canada, the mint panel selected the wildlife designs of the New Brunswick artist and sculptor Alex Colville. All of these coins are double-dated 1867–1967 and represent the end of a long era of silver coinage in Canada.
Designs:
• Silver dollar: Canada goose (serene and dynamic)
• Half-dollar: howling wolf (symbolic of the vastness of Canada)
• Quarter: bobcat (expressing independence and decisive action)
• Dime: mackerel (symbol of continuity)
• Nickel: rabbit (connected with fertility, new life and promise)
• Cent: rock dove (associated with spiritual values and peace)
Includes:
• Select Gem Proof-Like Set Collection (1962–1967)
1962/1963/1965/1966 Gem Uncirculated Proof-Like Sets
The silver dollar design:
One of the highlights of the 1962, 1963, 1965 and 1966 is the Voyageur silver dollar. The design on each of the dollar coins is the same design as was on Canada's first dollar coin issued in 1935. It features an Indigenous person and a Voyageur (a travelling agent for a fur company), paddling a canoe past a small island with two wind-swept trees. The vertical lines in the background represent the Northern Lights.
The 1962/1963/1964/1965/1966 half-dollar, quarter, dime, nickel and cent:
The half-dollar is also a beautiful coin, featuring an intricate modified coat-of-arms design introduced in 1959. This old silver half-dollar is significantly larger than the current 50-cent coin, and is extremely appealing to most collectors. The fronts of the penny, nickel, dime and quarter are the familiar designs still used today, but the backs of all the coins dated 1962, 1963 and 1964 bear the original young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the backs of all the coins dated 1965 and 1966 feature a newer portrait of the Queen.
1964 Gem Proof-Like Set
The silver dollar:
One of the highlights of this set is the special commemorative silver dollar marking the 100th anniversary of the meetings in 1864 held at Charlottetown, PEI and at Quebec City. It was these meetings that resulted in the formation of Canada as a country in 1867. The design on the silver dollar depicts the emblems of four of the country's founding ethnic groups: French (fleur-de-lis), Irish (shamrock), Scottish (thistle) and English (rose).
1967 Gem Proof-Like Set
In celebration of Canada's 100th birthday, the mint held a competition for special centennial coin designs. After receiving many submissions from artists across Canada, the mint panel selected the wildlife designs of the New Brunswick artist and sculptor Alex Colville. All of these coins are double-dated 1867–1967 and represent the end of a long era of silver coinage in Canada.
Designs:
• Silver dollar: Canada goose (serene and dynamic)
• Half-dollar: howling wolf (symbolic of the vastness of Canada)
• Quarter: bobcat (expressing independence and decisive action)
• Dime: mackerel (symbol of continuity)
• Nickel: rabbit (connected with fertility, new life and promise)
• Cent: rock dove (associated with spiritual values and peace)
Includes:
• Select Gem Proof-Like Set Collection (1962–1967)
