- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $15
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2008
- Denomination:$15
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):0.892
- Purity:0.925
- Mintage:6261
- Product type:Coin
The art form once reserved for wealthy aristocrats can now
be enjoyed with this remarkable coin series featuring the
effigies of five monarchs that have appeared on Canada's
circulation coins. Each effigy is struck in ultra high relief
reminiscent of ancient medallic art.
Canada did not always produce its coins domestically. Until
the Royal Canadian Mint opened in 1908, Canadian coins
were imported from overseas. Even then, the designs and
tools remained the domain of the Royal Mint in London
while the Canadian facility operated as its Ottawa branch.
This began to change in 1930 when the Mint became a
wholly owned Canadian institution.
2008 $15 Coin-King Edward VII
The second coin in the series features Edward VII. Crowned at
the age of 59, he is the oldest Prince of Wales ever to become
king. The "Edwardian age" was shaped by his love for sport
and theatre and his concentrated efforts to foster goodwill
among monarchs throughout Europe. This crowned portrait of
King Edward VII appeared on Canada's 1-, 5-, 10-, 25- and 50-
cent coins from 1902 to 1910.
Face Value: 15 dollars
Mintage: 10,000
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight (g): 30
Diameter (mm): 36.15
Edge: Plain
Finish: Frosted relief on a proof-like field
Artist: Original effigy artwork by
G.W. De Saulles
