{"product_id":"2012-canada-10-praying-mantis-fine-silver-proof-coin-canadian-geographic-photo-contest-case-certificate","title":"2012 Canada $10 Praying Mantis Fine Silver Proof Coin – Canadian Geographic Photo Contest, Case \u0026 Certificate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA praying mantis perched on a grass seed head, from a prize-winning photograph. This 2012 $10 from the Royal Canadian Mint brings Robert Ganz's image to life in fine silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck in 99.99% pure silver, 15.87 g and 34 mm across, with a proof finish. It comes in the Mint case with the outer box, title card and numbered certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15.87 g (0.51 troy oz pure silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 34 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Not verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Numbered certificate of authenticity, 6282 of 7,500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case + box (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof coin in case, outer box, title card and numbered certificate; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 7,500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Based on a photograph by Robert Ganz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design comes from the winning image in the 2011 Canadian Geographic photo contest. The Mint limited the coin to 7,500 pieces, and the certificate numbers this one 6282.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small mintage and a striking nature design. A lovely pick for a nature photographer.\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":67922961989905,"sku":"FS-EDM-0301","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0301_1.jpg?v=1793335506","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/2012-canada-10-praying-mantis-fine-silver-proof-coin-canadian-geographic-photo-contest-case-certificate","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}