Canada: 2006 Test Token Creating a Future Without Breast Cancer Proof Like / Uncirculated Coin Set

Canada: 2006 Proof Like set. Included are $2, $1, two x 25 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, and penny coins.

Thousands of Canadians are committed to supporting those who have been touched by breast cancer. They support them the best way they know how, by donating money, to find a cure, and lending personal support to individuals and families as they cope with the disease. The Royal Canadian Mint pays tribute to their commitment by minting a special quarter featuring a pink ribbon, the symbol of hope. 

The 2006 Test Token set is a tribute to the advanced engineering involved in one of the world's few coloured circulation coins. In response to the extremely successful Poppy coin in 2004. The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to introduce the creating a future without breast cancer 25 cent coloured circulation coin.

These test tokens are struck by the Royal Canadian Mint to aid in the development and improvement of the many coin manufacturing processes. Test tokens are a tool that allow for the assessment of the various elements and factors that may impact the manufacturing of the final coin. In fact, the first Canadian test tokens date back to 1907. They are utilized for die and die coating testing, for dimensional testing, for plating process modifications, for selection and evaluation of coin blank materials and coin tooling materials, for the edge profile process, for coin collars, for the conformity of the electro-magnetic signature in coins, as well as for other uses.

Mintage: 10000

Packaging: The coins are sealed in transparent plastic. They are presented in a illustrated envolope, and accompanied by a serialized card which shows coin specifications.