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Proof-specimen

Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:17 pm
by GBELEC
What is the difference between proof set of Canadian coins and a specimen set of Canadian coins

Re: Proof-specimen

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:12 am
by troubadour
Specimen:
Image

Proof:
Image

Re: Proof-specimen

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:37 pm
by GBELEC
Thanks for the reply , but wondering more as to how are they made different?? Are the loonies made from different metals ??? are they pressed under different pressure??? is the purpose of them just so the RCM has more product to market????

Re: Proof-specimen

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:33 pm
by GBELEC
I must add troubadour, are those all from you collection?? I love it!!!!

Re: Proof-specimen

Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:25 am
by troubadour
they aren't. the pictures are from this page in french
http://www.numicanada.com/pieces-de-mon ... nce&id=399

And yes, it is a way for the Royal Canadian Mint to add products to their inventory for collectors. Most of the mints around the world produce these kind of collectors items.