{"product_id":"1999-canada-1-voyage-of-juan-perez-225th-anniversary-sterling-silver-proof-dollar-green-mint-case","title":"1999 Canada $1 Voyage of Juan Pérez 225th Anniversary Sterling Silver Proof Dollar – Green Mint Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaida canoes approach the Spanish frigate Santiago on this 1999 sterling silver proof dollar from the Royal Canadian Mint, dated 1774-1999 for the 225th anniversary of Juan Pérez's voyage and his sighting of the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck in 92.5% silver, 25.175 g and 36.07 mm across. Each comes in its capsule and green Mint case. We have two; you receive one of those shown.\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: Royal Canadian Mint card and information insert (varies by example; see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof coin in capsule and green Mint case with Mint paperwork; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: Not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: David Craig (reverse) \/ Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mint's insert explains that Pérez sailed north from Monterey, California in 1774 on the Santiago, the first documented expedition to go so far north on the coast. Bad weather kept the Spaniards from landing, but they traded with the Haida who came out in canoes. The reverse is by artist David Craig.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful West Coast scene on a sterling proof dollar, with a real story behind it.\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":67909475598609,"sku":"FS-EDM-0263","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0263_1.jpg?v=1793250644","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/1999-canada-1-voyage-of-juan-perez-225th-anniversary-sterling-silver-proof-dollar-green-mint-case","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}