Canada: 2018 Historical Currency of Canada: Playing Cards of New France 1.5 oz. Pure Silver Coloured 4-Coin Set

Canada: 2018 Historical Currency of Canada: Playing Cards of New France 1.5 oz. Pure Silver Coloured 4-Coin Set

Design: The four rectangular coins in your set are 99.99% pure silver. Each one measures 28.6 millimetres wide by 49.8 millimetres long, and has a nominal metal weight of 47.34 grams (1.5 ounces). All four rectangular coins 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.

Mintage: 1250

Composition: 99.99% pure silver

Finish: Proof

Weight (g): 47.34

Diameter (mm): 49.80 mm x 28.60 mm

Edge: plain

Face value: $25

Artist: Trevor Tennant (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Packaging: Each of your four coins are encapsulated and presented individually in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case with graphic beauty box.