2019 Canadian Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition 2-Coin Set

2019 Canadian Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition 2-Coin Set

First-ever collaboration between the Royal Canadian Mint and the United States Mint

To celebrate the two countries' independent spirit and long-standing partnership, the Royal Canadian Mint and United States Mint are proud to join together in presenting the 2019 Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition 2-Coin Set. This beautifully rendered and unique special set commemorates Canada's and the United States' nationhood with coins that capture their rich history, pride, and close relationship as neighbours and partners.

The 2019 Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition Two-Coin Set™ in this specific format and packaging is limited to 10,000 sets worldwide. This first-ever two-coin set features a Royal Canadian Mint 1 oz Silver Maple Leaf Coin with a modified proof finish and a United States Mint American Eagle 1 oz Silver Coin with an enhanced reverse proof finish.  

Modified Proof Finish

A proof coin is one with the highest possible quality—a frosted image is struck against a brilliant background as many as three times to achieve an incredibly crisp impression with amazing detail. The inscriptions on a proof coin are normally frosted. The 2019 Canadian $5 Silver Maple Leaf 1 oz Coin in the Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition 2-Coin Set has a proof finish. The inscriptions, however, have the same natural shine of silver as the other design elements instead of a frosted appearance, creating a "modified" proof finish.

Enhanced Reverse Proof Finish

A standard reverse proof coin is one featuring an "inverted" proof finish.  The background is frosted, while the design elements are polished to the same mirror-like finish, creating a magnificent contrast. An "enhanced" reverse proof coin has the same frosted background as a reverse proof, but different design element finishes.  The 2019 American $1 Silver Eagle Enhanced Reverse Proof 1 oz Coin has multiple polished and frosted finishes assigned to different isolated design elements. The selective polishing and frosting dramatically enhances the visual impact of its designs.

Both finishes were created specifically for the coins featured in this set.

Design

2019 Canadian $5 Silver Maple Leaf 1 oz Coin
Obverse: Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on a radial lines background with a pattern of stars and maple leaves on the perimeter.
Reverse: Features a maple leaf on a radial lines background with a pattern of stars and maple leaves on the perimeter.

2019 American $1 Silver Eagle Enhanced Reverse Proof 1 oz Coin
Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman's full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left.
Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left.

Packaging

2019 Canadian Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition 2-Coin Set comes individually encapsulated, presented in a single Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.

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