1999 Canada Plated Test Coinage Set

Limited Mintage of only 20,000 sets worldwide

This 6 coin special edition set is the 1999 “test token”  Proof-Like set . The coins in this set are a result of the Mint’s efforts to develop am innovative coin plating technology. Each of the 5 coins bears a P on the obverse to reflect the plating on the coin.  The set also includes a Royal Canadian mint medallion.

The set includes 5 coins, a medallion, the original mint envelope and the certificate:

• Winnipeg mint medallion – cupronickel plating over a steel core
• 50 cent coin – cupronickel plating over a steel core
• 25 cent coin – cupronickel plating over a steel core
• 10 cent coin – cupronickel plating over a steel core
• 5 cent coin – cupronickel plating over a steel core
• 1 cent coin – cupronickel plating over a steel core
• Certificate of authenticity from RCM – uniquely numbered
• Original coloured envelope from RCM