2018 $30 The Queen's Gate: Formal Entrance to Parliament Hill 2 oz Pure Silver

Description: SKU# OK16463281185EB 2018 $30 The Queen's Gate: Formal Entrance to Parliament Hill 2 oz Pure Silver All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see ‘Additional Information’ below) All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - The counterfeiting of numismatic coins, and the sale of stolen coins, are serious problems for coin collectors and dealers. Unlike many other coin dealers, to protect against these risks, we do not sell 'second-hand' coins. All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. Specifications Composition - 99.99% pure silver Finish - color proof with gate Weight (g) - 62.69 (two troy ounces) Diameter (mm) - 50 Edge - serrated Certification - serial numbered (serial numbers will vary) Face Value - 30 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin) Artists - Cathy Bursey-Sabourin and Patrick Belanger (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse) Description As the ceremonial entrance for the Canadian sovereign or her representative, the Queen's Gate on Parliament Hill forms a beautiful boundary between the City of Ottawa and the political heart of the nation. This 2 ounce 99.99% pure silver coin captures the Victorian-era beauty of the commanding gateway, where a metal-cast feature adds to a magnificent view that stirs Canadian pride. Special features: •THIRD COIN IN SERIES OF FOUR! This 3rd coin features a three-dimensional gate that adds another layer of dimensional artistry to a color-over-engraved design! Our in-stock previous coins in this series include: ◦Gate to Enchanted Garden ◦Halifax Public Gardens •A FILIGREE GATE CRAFTED FROM BLACK BRONZE! Fashioned from black bronze and affixed to the coin's rim, this representation of the Queen's Gate on Parliament Hill captures the highly intricate, ornamental artistry of its real-life counterpart while allowing a breathtaking view of Parliament Hill behind it. •PUSHING THE LIMITS OF INTRICATE METALWORKING! The product of extensive research and development, the black bronze-cast reproduction of the Queen's Gate is carefully crafted to achieve as much detail as possible without sacrificing durability! •IN POSITION! The cast metal element on the coin is deliberately positioned to align with the Peace Tower — just like the actual gates! •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. •CRAFTED FROM 2 OZ. OF 99.99% PURE SILVER! The coin's large diameter (50 mm) allows for an outstanding amount of fine details that transform this piece into a true work of art. In addition, for our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt! •LOW MINTAGE: Only 5,500 coins will be minted for the worldwide market. Design: Combining high visual appeal with national historical significance, the coin features a filigree gate that captures the likeness of the Queen's Gate on Parliament Hill. This multi-dimensional design element is fashioned from black bronze and mimics the wrought-iron vines and floral flourishes that represent the height of Victorian craftsmanship and metalwork. Affixed to the coin's rim using a tongue-and-groove approach, the imposing entry re-creates the intended viewing experience if one was standing before the actual gate: the center railing is perfectly aligned with the central axis of the parliamentary grounds, and forms a straight line from the gate, past the Centennial Flame, to the Peace Tower that dominates the Center Block building. The green lawn, blue sky, and burning Flame add colorful vibrancy to the engraved reverse, which was designed by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin and colored by Patrick Belanger. The Peace Tower's spire and flagstaff add a sense of soaring height by rising up beyond the image's edge. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Did you know… •Reserved for the Canadian sovereign and Her representative, the Queen's Gate remains closed at all times — save for ceremonial processions such as the Opening of Parliament, when the gate is opened to welcome the state landau. •The gate is centrally aligned with the Peace Tower — but you'll only notice it if you stand before the gate, on the sidewalk lining the north side of Wellington Street! Even if you're standing directly across the street, the center of the gate won't necessarily align as intended (and as depicted on the reverse). •These wrought iron gates are among the many public structures, buildings and locations across Canada that were named for Queen Victoria. •The Centennial Flame can be seen between the railings on the reverse. Fueled by natural gas, the flame at the center of the fountain was lit on December 31, 1966, to mark the start of Canada's Centennial celebrations. This feature was only intended to be a temporary addition; it proved to be so popular, it has remained on the main walkway leading to the Centre Block building, where visitors can toss coins into the water for good luck! Packaging: Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a black beauty box. Shipping & Handling Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses. USPS Priority & Priority Mail Mail Express are also available for an additional charge. International shipping is via the eBay Global Shipping Program. Additional Information OK Ranch offers fine collectible, investment, and gift coins, as well as other gift items, exclusively through our eBay store. “Unsearched” — All of the coins offered in this listing are “unsearched”. Many coin dealers “search” all coins when they are received from the Mint. They "cherry-pick" the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc. These graded and certified coins are then sold at higher, premium prices. When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins. Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed. Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered. These photos were taken through the plastic cling film that protects the coins; any dust, etc., on the outside surface of the capsules doesn’t affect the coins. Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We place the coin at an angle, in some photos, to better depict the mirror bright finishes. However, angling the coin usually results in one side of the coin being slightly out of focus. Our goal is to provide clear, high definition photos that accurately represent the coin(s) offered in each of our eBay listings. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just “artist’s conception” drawings from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits.

Price: 231.99 USD

Location: Lewisville, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-13T14:17:51.000Z

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