This is the highest quality complete set of Canadian coins from the 5 cent to the $2 coin, all double struck in pure silver with a near flawless frosted cameo proof finish. The large silver dollar is also selectively layered with 24 karat gold, while the loon dollar is fully gold plated and the centre of the $2 coin is gold plated. Denominations include the 5 cent, 10 cent, 25 cent, 50 cent, Loon Style dollar, proof dollar and 2 dollar coins.
Arctic Expedition Centennial Silver Dollar: The design on the proof dollar features three men aboard a dogsled. A stylized image of a compass can be seen in the background. In 1913, an international crew called the Canadian Arctic Expedition (CAE), set off for Canada's High Arctic. Their finding helped better define Canada's northern boundaries and contributed to Canada's scientific, social and cultural knowledge of both the Arctic of the people who inhabit the area.