{"product_id":"2023-canada-1-tribute-w-mint-mark-loon-1-oz-pure-silver-specimen-coin-winnipeg-mint-mark-box-certificate","title":"2023 Canada $1 Tribute: W Mint Mark – Loon 1 oz Pure Silver Specimen Coin – Winnipeg Mint Mark, Box \u0026 Certificate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Canadian Mint's Tribute: W Mint Mark series re-strikes Canada's classic circulation designs on a full ounce of silver, each carrying the 'W' of the Winnipeg facility. This 2023 coin is the loon dollar – Robert-Ralph Carmichael's design that has been on the loonie since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck in 31.39 g of 99.99% pure silver, 38 mm across, in the Mint's tailored specimen finish. It comes with the black clamshell, black beauty box and serialized certificate. Mintage is limited to 7,500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31.39 g (1 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Tailored specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Serialized Royal Canadian Mint certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case + box (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Specimen coin in capsule, black RCM clamshell, box and certificate; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 7,500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Robert-Ralph Carmichael (reverse) \/ Susanna Blunt (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the dollar coin replaced the paper dollar in 1987, the planned voyageur design dies were lost in transit and Carmichael's loon was chosen instead – which is how Canada got the 'loonie'. The W Mint Mark series honours the Winnipeg plant that has struck Canada's circulation coins since 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe loonie at one full ounce, with the W mark collectors look for. Only 7,500 made – it belongs beside the Bluenose and Caribou coins from the same series.\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":67954249662737,"sku":"FS-EDM-0391","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0391_01-front.jpg?v=1793735775","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/2023-canada-1-tribute-w-mint-mark-loon-1-oz-pure-silver-specimen-coin-winnipeg-mint-mark-box-certificate","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}