2006 Canada Sterling Silver Proof Set - Victoria Cross Dollar coin set
Sterling silver proof set
2006 Canada Proof Double Dollar Set – 150th Anniversary of the Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is one of the most recognized military medals in the world. It features a cross pattee with the royal crown surrounded by a lion guardant and a scroll inscribed with for valour. The date of the act is engraved within a raised circle n the reverse. The cross is suspended from a straight bar which have the rank, unit and name of the recipient engraved on the back. In 1993, a special Canadian version was instituted. It is identical to the original with the exception that the inscription on the scroll is in Latin (pro valour).
Face Value: Set – Included are the $2, $1, Loonie, 50 cent, 25 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 1 cent coin.
Mintage: 53,822
Composition: .9999 Pure silver dollar, $2, 50 cent, 25 cent, 10 cent, Sterling silver, copper and nickel
Finish: Proof
Design: The coins are sealed in transparent plastic. They are presented in a booklet type leather holder.
Country: Canada
Please note: pre-owned set, may have minor damage or defects to packaging, outer black beauty box has damage.