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Pillar of the Community
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Quote: When it's done well, I very much like silver coins with selective gold-plating. You have several more with this type of gold-plating design?
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Yes, I have several. Here's one, another silver dollar from Canada - it's from 2014. It was issued as a commemorative for the 100th Anniversary of the Declaration of World War I. It presents a farewell scene on a train station platform as a volunteer prepares to go off to the Valcartier camp to be trained ahead of being sent to fight in the war in Europe. 
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Very nice! Although commemorating the start of a war always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Rather commemorate the end of a war.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Here's another from Canada, the 2015 "Celebrating Canada" $10 half-ounce silver coin with selective gold-plating: From the Canadian Mint's web site: "[the] coin represents a map-like representation of Canada through the use of symbolism. The maple leaf's outline mimics Canada's geographical shape, stretching out to cover the far reaches of Canada. As though travelling from one coast to another, the Canadian Rocky Mountains and a white-tailed deer in the leaf's left-most point represent the rugged wilderness of the western provinces. Behind the deer, wheat symbolises the grain-growing Canadian prairies. The fishing industry and the Eastern provinces are represented in the right leaf point by a fish, a boat and the famed Peggy's Point Lighthouse. A partial map of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut — home to many of Canada's native peoples — dominates the leaf's middle point, while the Tower of Peace at the base symbolises the government and the tie that binds all Canadians together." I don't typically buy Canada's $10 coins, but I liked this one the first time I saw it and wanted an example for my collection!
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Edited by commems 12/13/2021 08:22 am
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Nice examples! 
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Pillar of the Community
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1973 Netherlands 10 Gulden, silver (0.720) Commemorative issue Silver Jubilee of Juliana as Queen of The Netherlands 
1994 Netherlands 10 Gulden, silver (0.720) Commemorative issue 50 Years of Benelux 
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Stunning examples! 
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Bedrock of the Community
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1973 Republica de Venezuela 10 Bolívares Commemorative issue Centennial of Simon Bolivar in coins.  
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Very nice! 
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Bedrock of the Community
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2011 Australia 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrat Silver Bullion Coin. Commemorative issue Kangaroo at Sunset  
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Quote: 2011 Australia 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Kangaroo at Sunset - Silver Bullion Coin Excellent! 
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Pillar of the Community
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1982 The Netherlands 50 Gulden, silver (0.925) Commemorative issue Celebrating 200 years of America - Netherlands friendship. 
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Quote: 1982 The Netherlands 50 Gulden, silver (0.925) Commemorative issue Celebrating 200 years of America - Netherlands friendship. Outstanding! 
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2008 (1608-) Canadian $1 Samuel de Champlain/Quebec City 400th Anniv Proof Silver Dollar Coin.  
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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The 2008 Quebec 400th anniversary Silver Dollar (SD) (posted above) had an interesting companion piece - a commemorative medal that shared the SD's reverse design and was included in a Collector Card that could be purchased directly from the Mint. 2008 Quebec 400th Anniversary Medal  To learn more about the Collector Card that included the medal, check out: - 2008 Quebec 400th Collector Card
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