In celebration of Canada's 100th birthday, the mint held a competition for special centennial coin designs. (Much like what was done for the quarter designs for Canada's 125th birthday). After receiving many submissions from artists across Canada, the mint panel selected the wildlife designs of the New Brunswick artist and sculptor, Alex Colville. Cent: Rock Dove (associated with spiritual values and peace). Nickel: Rabbit (connected with fertility, new life and promise).
Dime: Mackerel (symbol of continuity). Quarter: Bobcat (expressing independence and decisive action). Half Dollar: Howling Wolf (symbolic of the vastness of Canada).
Silver Dollar: Canada Goose (serene and dynamic). This set also represents the end of a long era of silver coinage in Canada. In 1967, the climbing price of silver approached the point where the silver value would exceed the face value of the coins. This was a major problem since the mint did not want to be minting coins at a loss, only to have the coins melted down by others for profit. In 1968, Canada introduced new nickel coinage, and 1967 was the end of the long tradition of all the coins from the dime to the dollar being produced in silver. (In early 1968, some dimes and quarters were issued with a reduced 50% silver content, then silver was completely eliminated).1967 Proof-Like Set, 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ and Commemorative Silver Dollar in Mahogany Finish Case. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Canada\Commemorative".
The seller is "rolepa-0" and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada.