I just noticed that new circulation series from Canada are entered into Numista with different version (circulation, Proof, specimen), each on separate pages instead one page with multiple yearlines for each version.
Is it any difference in composition, design or in any others?
“A world exclusive. We are the only mint that issues an annual set of coins in a specimen finish (brilliant/frosted relief against a lined background). This Specimen Set continues to be one of the most popular sets produced each year by the Royal Canadian Mint.”
Don't really belong in the comments. Extract the useful information and keep the peddeling on the mint page.
The first coin is for circulation and the other 2 coins are non-circulating and demonetized. Unlike PL, BU or UNC coins, which are considered circulated. But the proofs and specimens are illogical to put with the circulated coins.
“A world exclusive. We are the only mint that issues an annual set of coins in a specimen finish (brilliant/frosted relief against a lined background). This Specimen Set continues to be one of the most popular sets produced each year by the Royal Canadian Mint.”
Don't really belong in the comments. Extract the useful information and keep the peddeling on the mint page.
I agree, I'll remove it. Since I've been a referent and not long ago. I hurried to correct and update the new coins and sometimes I took shortcuts with the idea of correcting them a little later:)
Yes, the 2$ toonie is an exeption, as the normal one is with security maple leaves and the proof/specimen are not. But the cents (5/10/25/50) are similar, all should be on one pages.
Canada demonetized the coins the same time they were released? How does that happen since they’re indistinguishable from the circulating one outside any packaging?
The first coin is for circulation and the other 2 coins are non-circulating and demonetized. Unlike PL, BU or UNC coins, which are considered circulated. But the proofs and specimens are illogical to put with the circulated coins.
Coin is circulated if at least one of the versions is circulated. You can enter the comment on Proof/specimen lines that these versions are avaliable only in sets.
You can take the proof or specimen coins from the set and pay with them in the shops, I guess, so there are not demonetized.
Yes, the 2$ toonie is an exeption, as the normal one is with security maple leaves and the proof/specimen are not. But the cents (5/10/25/50) are similar.
Yes, the 2$ toonie is an exeption, as the normal one is with security maple leaves and the proof/specimen are not. But the cents (5/10/25/50) are similar.
Specimen Proof Circulation
Exactly, same design, same composition, only different finish - should be the same page according the guidelines.
The first coin is for circulation and the other 2 coins are non-circulating and demonetized. Unlike PL, BU or UNC coins, which are considered circulated. But the proofs and specimens are illogical to put with the circulated coins.
Coin is circulated if at least one of the versions is circulated. You can enter the comment on Proof/specimen lines that these versions are avaliable only in sets.
You can take the proof or specimen coins from the set and pay with them in the shops, I guess, so there are not demonetized.
What is the difference for specimen (I don't tell about toonies which have sometimes different composition/design)? For cents, only the finish is different. Or, something changed this year?
Canada demonetized the coins the same time they were released? How does that happen since they’re indistinguishable from the circulating one outside any packaging?
Canada demonetized the coins the same time they were released? How does that happen since they’re indistinguishable from the circulating one outside any packaging?
The link above says that Canadian collector coins are legal tender = are not demonetized and can be used in shop (however it's obvious that the spending them in shop is not economically, because these coins are worth more than face value).
Under this link, there is no further information about the technical differences between normal, proof, specimen versions. Probably because no difference, only different finish.
Canada demonetized the coins the same time they were released? How does that happen since they’re indistinguishable from the circulating one outside any packaging?
Vertical lines are only the finish type ("specimen"), this is not part of special design. Proof version is with mirror effect, the specimens are with brilliant design on matte (like scratched) background surface. Only technical process of production. All specimen and proof coins are listed as yearlines historically, unless there are made from other composition (it was a case with 1c)
