1998 (1873-) Canadian 8-Coin Proof Double Dollar Set ft $1 RCMP Mounted Police 125th Anniv Silver Dollar-coins may be lightly toned

1998 (1873-) Canadian 8-Coin Proof Double Dollar Set ft $1 RCMP Mounted Police 125th Anniv Silver Dollar

The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to present the 1998 Proof Set of Canadian coinage in proof quality. This is the only set available that features both the commemorative silver dollar and the aureate dollar depicting the common loon. This elegant book-style packaging, with removable lens, splendidly complements these fine coins.

Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The 1998 Canadian Proof Silver Dollar, designed by artist Adeline Halvorson, commemorates the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the North-West Mounted Police. At the time of confederation in 1867, Canada consisted of only four eastern provinces. In 1870, the government acquired a huge expanse of land from the Hudson's Bay Company. Plans to open the region to settlement required the suppression of the whiskey trade and the establishment of peaceful relations with the Native peoples. In May 1873, the North-West Mounted Police was created to bring law, order and Canadian authority to the western frontier. The reverse of the coin features a mounted member of that early force which, in 1920, was transformed into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Packaging

1998 (1873-) Canadian 8-Coin Proof Double Dollar Set ft $1 RCMP Mounted Police 125th Anniv Silver Dollar is presented in a green booklet type leather holder. Certificate of Authenticity and original coloured box included.

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