2016 $25 125th Anniversary - Invention of Basketball, Pure Silver Convex Color Proof
A MINT FIRST! A colored convex-shaped coin!
All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see ‘Additional Information’ below)
All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - We do not sell 'second-hand' coins from unreliable and potentially fraudulent/counterfeit sources.
Specifications
Composition - 99.99% pure silver
Finish - color proof
Weight (g) - 30.75 (one troy ounce)
Diameter (mm) - 36.07
Edge - serrated
Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary)
Face value - 25 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)
Artists - Glen Green (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Description
The rules are simple — the pace, exciting! Whether playing offense or defense, every player has the opportunity to let their skills shine in a game of basketball; but this action-packed sport also relies heavily on teamwork, where smooth passes and soaring rebounds are just as important as the gravity-defying dunks and three-point plays that drive spectators wild. Invented in 1891 by a Canadian, Dr. James Naismith, basketball has evolved over time to become one of the most popular sports played around the world. Whether played indoors or outdoors, it doesn't take much to play a simple pick-up game — all thats needed is two players, a ball, and a shared love for the game.
Special Features:
- A MINT FIRST! Introducing the Royal Canadian Mint’s first-ever colored convex-shaped coin!
- RECREATES THE ROUNDED APPEARANCE OF A BASKETBALL! This coin's unusual curvature offers the perfect canvas for recreating the rounded appearance of a basketball.
- LOW MINTAGE! Only 8,500 coins available worldwide!
- Celebrate the 125th anniversary of a sport invented by a Canadian. The coin's design includes the commemorative dates of "1891-2016" that mark basketball's 125th anniversary.
- OUTSTANDING ATTENTION TO DETAIL! Precision engraving replicates the tactile elements that are famously associated with the basketball — specifically the recessed lines and dimpled surface!
- A SLAM-DUNK GIFT IDEA! The unforgettable coin design makes this a must-have for collectors, and a slam-dunk gift idea for any basketball fan!
- 99.99% PURE SILVER! Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, for our Canadian customers this coin is GST/HST exempt!
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