1999 Canada $1 International Year of Older Persons Sterling Silver Proof Dollar – Case, Box & Certificate

A limited-edition 1999 sterling silver proof dollar from the Royal Canadian Mint, issued for the United Nations International Year of Older Persons. The reverse by Shelagh Armstrong shows an older couple walking among trees.

Struck in 92.5% silver, 25.175 g and 36.07 mm across. It comes in its capsule and Mint case with the outer box and numbered certificate 23123.

Collector Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Year: 1999
• Denomination: $1
• Composition: 92.5% silver / 7.5% copper (sterling)
• Weight: 25.175 g (23.29 g pure silver, 0.749 troy oz)
• Diameter: 36.07 mm
• Finish: Proof
• Edge: Reeded
• Certificate: Numbered Royal Canadian Mint certificate (no. 23123)
• Packaging: Coin case + box (Good condition)
• Condition: Proof coin in Mint case with outer box and numbered certificate; not graded
• Mintage: 25,000 limit (certificate); 24,976 reported
• Designer: Shelagh Armstrong (reverse) / Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse)

Historical Significance

The UN named 1999 the International Year of Older Persons, and the Mint's card explains that Canada, a founding UN member, answered with a domestic initiative to create 'a society for all ages'. The certificate gives a limited mintage of 25,000 coins.

Why We Love This One

A gentle, meaningful design, and a lovely gift for a parent or grandparent.

Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.