Proof coin in capsule inside the green 'Discovering Nature / Canada's Best Friends' Royal Canadian Mint folder. Folder shows wear on the edges. Not graded. You receive the exact coin shown.
One of Canada's best friends in sterling silver. This 1997 50-cent proof from the Mint's Discovering Nature series shows a Canadian Eskimo Dog, a hardy northern sled dog, in frosted relief on a mirror background.
Struck in 92.5% sterling silver, 9.30 g and 27.13 mm across. It comes in its capsule in the green Discovering Nature folder.
Collector Specifications
Country: Canada
Year: 1997
Denomination: 50 cents
Composition: 92.5% sterling silver
Weight: 9.30 g (8.60 g pure silver)
Diameter: 27.13 mm
Finish: Proof
Edge: Not verified
Certificate: None seen in photos
Packaging: Folder or card (Good condition)
Condition: Proof coin in capsule and Mint folder with edge wear; not graded
Mintage: Not confirmed
Designer: Arnold A. Nogy (reverse)
Historical Significance
As the folder explains, the 1997 'Canada's Best Friends' series featured four dogs: the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, the Labrador Retriever, the Newfoundland and the Canadian Eskimo Dog. The designs are by wildlife artist Arnold A. Nogy of Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.
Why We Love This One
A perfect little gift for any dog lover.
Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.
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