{"product_id":"1995-canada-1-hudsons-bay-company-325th-anniversary-sterling-silver-proof-dollar-loose","title":"1995 Canada $1 Hudson's Bay Company 325th Anniversary Sterling Silver Proof Dollar, Loose","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo fur traders stand in front of a tall ship on this 1995 proof silver dollar, struck by the Royal Canadian Mint for the 325th anniversary of the Hudson's Bay Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck in 25.175 g of sterling silver, 36.07 mm across. This one is loose, out of its capsule and case, with golden toning around the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 92.5% sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 25.175 g (23.29 g pure silver, 0.749 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 36.07 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Loose (no packaging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Loose proof coin, no capsule or case; golden rim toning and scattered spots; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 166,259 (proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Vincent McIndoe (reverse; 'VM' initials on the coin), engraved by Susan Taylor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hudson's Bay Company received its royal charter in 1670, making it one of the oldest companies in the world. Its fur trade helped shape the early map of Canada. The reverse was designed by Vincent McIndoe and engraved by Susan Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mint struck 166,259 of these in proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe warm golden toning around the edge gives this one real character. A classic piece of Canadian trading history in sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67880265416977,"sku":"FS-EDM-0200","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0200_1995-Canada-1-Hudson-s-Bay-Company-325th-Anniversary-Sterling-Silver-Proof-Dollar-Loose_01-front.jpg?v=1793048722","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/1995-canada-1-hudsons-bay-company-325th-anniversary-sterling-silver-proof-dollar-loose","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}