{"product_id":"1999-canada-1-international-year-of-older-persons-sterling-silver-proof-dollar-case-box-certificate","title":"1999 Canada $1 International Year of Older Persons Sterling Silver Proof Dollar – Case, Box \u0026 Certificate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 92.5% silver \/ 7.5% copper (sterling)\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: Numbered Royal Canadian Mint certificate (no. 23123)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case + box (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof coin in Mint case with outer box and numbered certificate; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 25,000 limit (certificate); 24,976 reported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Shelagh Armstrong (reverse) \/ Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gentle, meaningful design, and a lovely gift for a parent or grandparent.\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":67909254512913,"sku":"FS-EDM-0258","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0258_1.jpg?v=1793245041","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/1999-canada-1-international-year-of-older-persons-sterling-silver-proof-dollar-case-box-certificate","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}