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Amazing! Very nice designed. Thanks a lot for sharing. But who minted them? Assuming not RCM. |
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The label on the box says the Master Mint Vancouver BC.
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Thanks for info. RCM has to mint some, 1/2oz coins with similar design, low mintage- anyway the demand will be low, but whoever likes - will be highly interested. |
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Those are Trade dollars I had a lot of them but never seen the cases before. |
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I have a bunch of these in sets but only two cases. All series 1.
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The label on the box says the Master Mint Vancouver BC. I wonder if that is the name of the company that marketed them? I believe the medals were struck by the Sherritt Mint. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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I inherited one of these (different one than pictured) and it is also in the capsule |
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The Haida coin is highly collectable as are the others but the Haida seems to have the most value. They came in Gold, Silver and Nickel. While I have never seen a silver or gold version, the nickel versions are somewhat common but being from 1977 I suspect there are not alot of these around either. Or maybe they are buried in storage / in boxes etc. Yard sales etc. who knows. Quote:
Commemorative issue
Haida People - Charles Edenshaw
Obverse
Charles Edenshaw, the famous Haida artist, facing
Lettering:
1839 1924
CHARLES EDENSHAW
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Traditional design by Haida artist Robert Davidson
Lettering:
BRITISH COLUMBIA
CURRENCY VALUE $1.00
EXPIRES MAY 31, 1977
1977 HAIDA DOLLAR
Robert Davidson
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Reeded
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For three years, "Indian Heritage Dollars" were issued in three series by the North West Indian Cultural Society in British Columbia for use throughout the province. British Columbia has maintained a greater population of indigenous First Nations people compared to other provinces because of its relatively late colonization and mountainous terrain, and has continually been at the forefront of Canadian native rights struggles. These dollars aimed to highlight the diverse cultures and histories of British Columbia's many different First Nations tribes.
The Haida people are well-known for their totem poles and traditional motifs and Haida art is world-famous. Recent legislation has seen the name of their homeland, the former Queen Charlotte Islands, officially changed to Haida Gwaii, their chosen name for the region.
Year Mintage
1977 100,000
1977 3,000 Struck in .999 silver
1977 28 Struck in 24K gold
Numista Rarity index: 94
http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces48811.htmlEdited by Northerncoins
04/20/2015 5:10 pm
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Thanks for the info northercoins, the set comes with a booklet that details the image and background of each coin. I see some on ebay at between 35-40$ for the case, coins and booklet. |
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So I was wondering why my dad had a tan coloured case and a black coloured case. The tan case contained nickel versions, low and behold the black case had the silver version, non-magnetic.   |
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1977 3,000 Struck in .999 silver Nice low mintage on those silver Trade dollars Denny, great designs, nice feeling when the magnet doesn't stick, your father's collection continues to impress. Some coins were struck in sterling or 50% silver in the '70s. I'd say you lucked out with the 999 purity. Edited by SilverDon
04/26/2015 05:39 am
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Thanks SD , dad has some great stuff. I don't think even he knows one set is silver. Can't wait to tell him. The low mintage is super, wonder what they are worth, not that I would sell this set.
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Not seeing much in searches for that set. Could always take it in to the LCS for appraisal.
They look like proof strikes, and what is the weight. Maybe under an ounce each. Say 2.5 total ounces.
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Value can be difficult to determine - it depends how many eyes see it, and who wants it. That is the kind of set that does well in auctions well known for their exonumia (e.g., Geoffrey Bell auctions)...
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Its definitely worth more then spot value if the coins are untouched etc. , if it were mine I wouldn't let it go for less then $150 but in the end could be worth more to the right buyer.
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