{"product_id":"2000-canada-50-introduction-of-curling-to-north-america-sterling-silver-proof-canadian-sports-firsts","title":"2000 Canada 50¢ Introduction of Curling to North America Sterling Silver Proof – Canadian Sports Firsts","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurlers sweep a stone down the ice on this 2000 sterling silver proof 50 cents from the Royal Canadian Mint, dated 1760-2000 for the introduction of curling to North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck in 92.5% silver, 9.3 g and 27.13 mm across. It comes in its capsule in the Mint's metal case, which has curlers etched on the lid and the coin's story printed inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 50¢\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 92.5% silver \/ 7.5% copper (sterling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.3 g (8.60 g pure silver, 0.277 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 27.13 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Mint information card in the case lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof coin in capsule and Mint metal case with printed card; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 50,091 (sources differ on the figure per coin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Brian Hughes (reverse) \/ Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Mint's Canadian Sports Firsts series, designed by Brian Hughes. The Mint's card explains that curling is widely believed to have come to North America with Scottish soldiers during the Seven Years' War, and that soldiers in Quebec in the winter of 1759-60 melted down a French cannon to make curling irons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great little piece for anyone who loves the roaring game, with a story to match.\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":67909251891473,"sku":"FS-EDM-0255","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0255_1.jpg?v=1793244978","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/2000-canada-50-introduction-of-curling-to-north-america-sterling-silver-proof-canadian-sports-firsts","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}