2018 (1918-) Canadian $30 Canadian National Institute of the Blind 100th Anniv 2 oz Fine Silver Coin & Bronze Medallion Set

2018 (1918-) Canadian $30 Canadian National Institute of the Blind 100th Anniv 2 oz Fine Silver Coin & Bronze Medallion Set

Face Value: $30
Mintage: 3,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver, Bronze
Weight (g): 62.69
Diameter (mm): 50 (Silver), 52 (Bronze)
Finish: Proof (Silver), Antique (Bronze)

In the wake of the First World War, and the Halifax Explosion that left hundreds blind or partially sighted, seven visionaries saw beyond the tragedy and held fast to their ideal that those injured could lead productive lives, nurture their talents, and ultimately fulfill their dreams. As our first coin designed by a partially sighted artist, and the first to feature braille, this keepsake is testament to the power of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s (CNIB) vision.

A beautiful coin that honours those who serve the needs of the blind. Order today!

Special features:
A FIRST! Your coin is our first designed by a partially sighted artist!
A FIRST! Your coin is our first that features braille!
HONOURS THE CNIB! Vibrant green draws your eye to the center of your coin where an overlaid sun and moon convey the passage of time. But on closer observation, the sun and moon become an iris, and the curved horizon, an eyelid, with eyelashes that stand as trees honouring the founders of the CNIB.
INCLUDES A BRONZE MEDALLION! Your coin includes a bronze medallion to deliver a tactile experience of touching braille to read “CNIB 1918 – 2018 INCA” on the obverse.
COMMEMORATES A DISTINCTLY CANADIAN INSTITUTION! Your coin is a unique collectible that commemorates a distinctly Canadian institution—a source of national pride with a 100-year legacy and an enduring vision for the future.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1.
WORLD-CLASS CRAFTSMANSHIP! Only 3,000 coins will be made available worldwide. Hurry and order yours today before they are all gone!
2 OZ. 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin is GST/HST exempt!

Design:
Canadian artist Meghan Sims has created an intriguing design featuring an abstract eye superimposed over a mountain scene representing the institution that CNIB has built during its first century, with “100” in braille. The passage of time is conveyed by the sun and moon at the centre, where selective green colour transforms the sun into an iris, with the moon as its pupil. Variations in colour, detail and texture symbolize the range of conditions and abilities experienced with sight loss. The curved horizon doubles as an eyelid, its lashes standing as trees in honour of the seven founders of the CNIB; the jack pine embodying the strength and resilience of people living with sight loss.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.