{"product_id":"r-d-security-test-token-set","title":"2018 R\u0026D SECURITY TEST TOKEN SET","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom innovative metal compositions to industry-leading security features, the Royal Canadian Mint continues to engineer change. This token set pulls back the curtain on some never-before-seen minting technology developed at the Mint’s R\u0026amp;D facility, where these six test specimens helped give shape to the coins of tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA first look at new technology. A first-time exclusive, this six-token set showcases up-and-coming minting innovations developed by the Royal Canadian Mint,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuch as hidden micro text, incuse and raised elements, and patented tri-metal technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glimpse of future possibilities. These are tried, tested and true examples of forward-thinking technology that could re-define future domestic or foreign coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach one is an actual test specimen. All six tokens in this set are test specimens that come direct from the Royal Canadian Mint’s R\u0026amp;D facility, where each one was used in laboratory and calibration testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriving innovation with enhanced security features. Whether it’s hidden micro text, incuse\/raised elements or patented tri-metal technology, each token is a first-hand look at some of our ever-expanding slate of special features that have contributed to the Royal Canadian Mint’s reputation as a market leader in security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven the packaging has a sleek design. Sealed in Mylar to allow an unobstructed view of both sides, the tokens are enclosed in an envelope alongside a tent card with coin specifications, as well as a special note from the Chief Technology Officer at the Royal Canadian Mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTri-Metal: The product of our patented tri-metal technology, this token an outer ring of brass plated steel. The reverse features a maple leaf on a nickel-plated steel insert, and the obverse features the Royal Canadian Mint’s logo on a copper-plated steel insert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from multi-ply plated steel, the token includes raised and incused beads. The reverse features raised and incused maple leaves above the image of a moose. As an added security feature, micro text is hidden in the moose’s fur and gives shape to the maple leaf above the animal’s shoulder hump.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaribou:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from multi-ply plated steel, the token includes raised and incused beads. The reverse features raised and incused maple leaves above the image of a caribou. As an added security feature, micro text is hidden in the animal’s fur and gives shape to the maple leaf above the caribou’s neck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePie-Chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e This token has various micro text in the shape of a pie chart on the obverse and the reverse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from brass-plated steel, the token includes raised and incused beads. Both sides feature a circular pattern of raised and incused maple leaves that  surround the Royal Canadian Mint’s logo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from multi-ply nickel-plated steel, the token includes raised and incused beads. Both sides feature a circular pattern of raised and incused maple leaves that surround the Royal Canadian Mint’s logo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176395997316,"sku":"170774","price":87.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/test_1__44054.1538453827.1280.1280.png?v=1773964273","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/r-d-security-test-token-set","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}