2015 1/2oz $10 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD FINE SILVER COIN

As Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 2017, the Royal Canadian Mint proudly celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the nation’s primary architect and first Prime Minister: Sir John A. Macdonald.

SPECIFICATIONS

Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 10,000
Weight (g)*: 15.87
Diameter (mm): 34
Face Value: $10
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Joel Kimmel
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box
Finished size: 67 mm x 67 mm

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• This proof-quality 99.99% pure silver coin celebratesthe 200th anniversary of the birth of Canada’s firstPrime Minister and key nation-builder, Sir John A.Macdonald.
• Features an original portrait of Sir John A. Macdonaldby Canadian artist Joel Kimmel, captured in the samepose he would have adopted in formal photography ofhis day.
• Selectively gold plated and artistically frosted, thisproof coin pays a fitting tribute to one of the mostimportant figures in Canadian history.
• A stunning gift or thoughtful introduction to collectingfor those who enjoy Canadian history and heritage,patriotic coins, or portraiture.