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3 Cents – Canada

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th Anniversary of the First Postage Stamp

Context

Year: 2001

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 59,573

Material

Diameter: 21.3 mm

Weight: 5.35 g

Silver weight: 5.35 g

Thickness: 1.9 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (Gold-plated Silver)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #410

Numista: #31189

Value

Exchange value: 0.03 CAD = $0.02

Bullion value: $14.69

Inflation-adjusted value: 0.05 CAD

Obverse

Inscription:

CANADA

2001

ELIZABETH II

Script: Latin

Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt

Reverse

Inscription:

V R

3 CENTS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Sandford Fleming

Designer: Cosme Saffioti

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2001	—	59,573	Proof

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