Canada 15 Dollars Silver Coin 2008 King Edward VII
Vignettes of Royalty Series
This series of coin effigies retraces 170 years from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II. Each design has been approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, preserving the tradition that has governed the preparation of all royal effigies for centuries.
Ultra-high relief coins Following the Queen Victoria coin (2008) this exceptional series continues with Edward VII (reigned 1901-1910) who, at 59, was the oldest Prince of Wales to become king. The Edwardian Age was shaped by his love of sport and theatre and for his concentrated efforts to foster goodwill among monarchs throughout Europe - an endeavour for which he became affectionately known as the "Uncle of Europe".
The Mint's first double-effigy coins are unlike anything coin collectors have seen before. Featuring for the first time an ultrahigh relief that was traditionally reserved for medallic art, each effigy has been struck four times, painstakingly worked by hand and then polished to achieve a mirror-like effect.
Obverse: Susanna Blunt’s design of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse A reproduction of the effigy of King Edward VII that appeared on Canada's 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50-cent coins from 1902 to 1910.
Mintage: 10000.
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Finish: frosted relief on a prooflike field.
Weight: 30 g.
Diameter: 36.15 mm.
Edge: plain.
Face value: 15 Canadian Dollars.
ArtistOriginal effigy artwork by G.W. De Saulles.
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint.
Vignettes of Royalty Series
Queen Victoria King Edward VII King George V King George VI Queen Elizabeth II