PLAYING CARDS OF NEW FRANCE Set 4 Silver Coins 25$ Canada 2018
This beautiful Set of four Silver coins is a card-shaped tribute to an unusual currency that circulated in New France - the playing card money of New France. The coins feature a beautiful colouration, they have an incredible design, they have a Proof quality and come in an case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity and a set of playing cards. Limited mintage to 1.250 pieces worldwide.
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€499.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Canada
- Year
- 2018
- Face Value
- 25 Dollars
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 47.34
- Size (mm)
- 28.6 x 49.8
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 1.250
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Set (pcs)
- 4
- Weight range
- 1 oz - less than 2 oz
The reverse of each rectangular coin bear original art by artist Trevor Tennant, who drew inspiration from the 18th century Lionet and Provence Pattern of court cards. Each reverse mimics the period style of the playing cards that were used as currency in New France. It features full colour over the engraved depiction of a King from one of four suits: spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs. The obverse of each coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "CANADA" – the issuing country, "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen, "D.G.REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina, "2018" – the year of issue and "25 DOLLARS" – the face value.
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