2019 Canada S$20 Historical Stamps Arrival of Cartier 20 Cent NGC PF70 UC OGP

Description: This is a beautiful 2019 Canada S$20 Canada'sHistorical Stamps Arrival Of Cartier, Quebec1535, 20 Cent Stamp Silver Commemorative Coin. The coin has been graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, a perfect coin. I've included a picture of the coin looked like in its Mint Packaging before it was removed and sent to NGC for grading. Includes Mint Maroon Clamshell Box & COA OGP.---------------------------------------------------------------------- The maritime scene on this coin was one of four vignettes featured in Canada’s 1908 Tercentenary Series of Postal Stamps, which included eight denominations: 1/2 cent, 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 7 cents, 10 cents, 15 cents and the 20-cent stamp reproduced here. A total of 304,200 of the 20-cent stamps were printed by the American Bank Note Company (later the Canadian Bank Note Company) in Ottawa, Ont., all in sheets of 100 stamps, before their release on July 16, 1908. Attention philatelists and numismatists! This next coin still combines the best of stamp & coin collecting! Special features: SECOND IN A SERIES OF STAMP-SHAPED COINS! With serrated edges that mimic a postal stamp’s perforations, this pure silver coin is a numismatic celebration of Canada’s postal and philatelic history, with a special focus on early 20th century stamp designs. The other coins in the series are: Parliament Building 1927 Confederation Coat of Arms and Flags Special Delivery THE CLASSIC LOOK OF A BYGONE ERA! The coin travels back in time to 1908, to reproduce a stamp issued for the 300th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City! FAITHFUL REPRODUCTION! The engraved reproduction of the 1908 stamp is just as detailed as the original—complete with horizontal lines that were the product of intaglio printing, or line engraving, one of the oldest methods of stamp production. VINTAGE COLOUR! The addition of color over engraving completes this reproduction of the original brown-colored stamp. 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. LOW MINTAGE: Only 5,000 coins will be made available worldwide. ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Design: Engraved on the stamp-shaped reverse is a detailed reproduction of a Canadian postage stamp issued on July 16, 1908, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City by French explorer and navigator, Samuel de Champlain. The stamp was titled “ARRIVÉE DE CARTIER – QUÉBEC 1535” (Arrival of Cartier – Quebec 1535), as inscribed beneath the image. It was designed by José Antonio Machado and originally engraved by Elie Timothée Loizeaux, as evidenced by the horizontal lines that are indicative of traditional intaglio printing or line engraving. The image depicts the arrival of Champlain’s predecessor, French explorer Jacques Cartier, in the St. Lawrence River near the Iroquoian village of Stadacona. An application of modern color mimics the brown color of the original issue, while the double dates “1608” and “1908” and the words “IIIE CENTENAIRE DE QUÉBEC” reflect the city’s tercentenary. Like the 1908 stamp, the coin also includes ornamental flourishes and the words “CANADA POSTAGE” atop the framed image, while the stamp’s original denomination is represented by the number “20”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Did you know… The original design’s horizontal lines were the product of intaglio printing and an early security feature, since the raised ink effect was more difficult to replicate. The three ships are those of Cartier’s second voyage (1535-1536): Grande Hermine, Petite Hermine and Emerillon. Packaging: The coin comes with a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell and COA. Does not include the outer cardboard box.------------------------------------------------------------------ Specifications: Mintage - 5,000Composition - .9999 AgFinish - ProofWeight - 31.86gDiameter - 51mm x 30mmFace Value - $20Artists - Susanna Blunt (Obverse)

Price: 189.95 USD

Location: Irvine, California

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