Canada 2008 2009 4x 15$ Playing Card Money 4x 1oz Silver Coin Set Gold Plated

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Canada 2008 2009 4x 15$ Playing Card Money 4x 1oz Silver Coin Set Gold Plated Search You are buying Canada 2008 2009 4x 15$ Playing Card Money 4x 1oz Silver Coin Set Gold Plated !!! Extremly low mintage limit, only 25,000 of each coin!!! Coin in capsule+with Certificate of Authenticity+Box 60$ value 189.36g silver 24K Gold Plated Coin Set During the 17th and 18th centuries, the inhabitants of New France faced many hardships, including chronic shortages. The nascent colony was months away from the motherland, separated by the wide and treacherous Atlantic Ocean that claimed countless sailing ships. The long Canadian winter and the formation of ice made travel during half the year nearly impossible. Nonetheless, nearly all manufactured goods had to be imported from France, and were therefore incredibly scarce, especially coins! Despite these privations, merchants, civil servants and soldiers still had to be paid. In a desperate move to keep day-to-day commerce humming, the governor of New France began issuing playing cards with a written promise to pay what was owed when the next shipment of coins arrived from France. Historic records show that cards were cut into halves or quarters, and some had their corners clipped, the better to reflect differing values. This “playing card money” was first issued in 1685. Despite the king’ s displeasure, authorities continued to implement this stopgap measure whenever their colony faced a coinage shortage. In 1729, they began using plain card stock which circulated like modern bank notes until New France fell to the British in 1759. Technology Note - Gold-Plating The Royal Canadian Mint’s proprietary selective gold plating process is the most advanced in the world, resulting in unparalleled precision and beauty. Obverse Each coin features on its obverse a frosted cameo replica of a playing card, as depicted on the playing card money of New France, all highlighted in beautiful colors that are true to the original. The denomination is included, and the entire edge is plated in 24-karat gold. Reverse Each coin features on its reverse a frosted cameo portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The portrait surmounts the Royal Canadian Mint mint mark and is surrounded by the legend ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God"). The edge of the coin is plated in 24-karat gold and encloses a fancy scroll design. The date of issue is also indicated. Country Canada Year 2008-2009 Face Value 60 Dollars Metal Silver Fineness 925/1000 Weight 189,36g/ 4oz Diameter 29,80x48,60 mm Mintage 25000 Quality Proof Certificate COA Yes Presentation Case Yes Nice Authentic add to your collection. Visit My eBay Store !!! You can purchase from us with confidence. We are established and guarantee the authenticity of the products we sell. We have our inventory of precious metals bought only from reputable mints. Payment: - We accept - Canadian buyers please add Province TAX when you pay for the item(.999 silver is TAX Exempt) . -Pleace pay Your items withing 7 days of purchase .Items not paid within 7 days will be relisted, and appropriate action will be taken with eBay to recover our fees. - Feel free to contact us before completing your order if You have any questions about this item. - Buyers with very poor or negative feedback may have their bids cancelled. Contact us. - Please consider your fair Feedback. - Contact us thru " Ask question " Shipping: - Shipment will sent next day (except sunday and holidays) after payment completion. - Items will be shipped from Canada or Germany(our warehouse location), best way depending upon delivery time. -Let us k... read more

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