2016 CANADA – SPECIAL EDITION SILVER DOLLAR PROOF. 150th Anniversary of the Transatlantic Cable. On July 27, 1866, a new era of global communication began as S. Great Eastern steamed into Heart’s Content, Newfoundland, to complete a link that could relay messages quickly between the Old World and the New. This fine silver proof dollar commemorates the 150th anniversary of that transatlantic telegraph cable, which revolutionized communications while transforming Newfoundland into an international hub. Specifications: Mintage: 12,500 Finish: Proof Face Value: Proof dollar Composition: 99.99% pure silver Weight (g): 23.17 Diameter (mm): 36.07 Edge: Reeded Face Value: 2 dollars Composition: Outer ring: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel. Inner core: Brass-plated aluminum bronze Weight (g): 6.99 Diameter (mm): 28.0 Edge: Interrupted serrations Face Value: 1 dollar Composition: Three-ply brass finish plated steel Weight (g): 6.27 Diameter (mm): 11-sided 26.50 Edge: Plain Face Value: 50 cents Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Weight (g): 6.90 Diameter (mm): 27.13 Edge: Reeded Face Value: 25 cents Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Weight (g): 4.40 Diameter (mm): 23.88 Edge: Reeded Face Value: 10 cents Composition: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Weight (g): 1.75 Diameter (mm): 18.03 Edge: Reeded Packaging: CD lens concept with black genuine leather outer cover and custom beauty box. 15% in NS, NB, NL & PEI 13% in Ontario 5% in the rest of Canada. Expedited Parcel w/ Tracking. Expedited Parcel w/ Tracking & Signature. Xpresspost w/ Tracking & Signature. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor. The item “2016 Canada Special Edition Proof Set 150th Ann. Of the Transatlantic Cable” is in sale since Thursday, January 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Proof/Prooflike Sets”. The seller is “citcns” and is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada