2015 Gold Proof Canada Quarter Ounce Coin In Mint Condition.
This coin was struck in 24 carat gold and weighs approx. 7.8 grams. The equivalent of quarter of an ounce of 99.99 fine gold.
The coin was issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the amazing rescue of Norway’s treasury during Second World War.
This coin is in mint condition, this coin has been photographed inside the capsule and has not been handled. Any marks seen on the listing photos are on the outside of the capsule.
This 2015 quarter ounce was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
The reverse image by Canadian artist Joel Kimmel presents the route taken by the Norwegian gold to Canada by way of England. There is a stylized map showing northern Europe, the Atlantic, and eastern Canada. Four stars mark strategic regions of gold movement from Europe to Canada during the war, including Norway, England, France, and Canada. Engraved over the map is a maple leaf whose left side is from a Canadian sugar maple and whose right side is from a Norway maple.
Proof coins are hand-finished to create a flawless effect, and are often struck multiple times with specially prepared dies to achieve a mirrored finish and clarity of detail.
This proof gold coin had a mintage figure of 1500.
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