1997 Royal Canadian Mint Sterling Silver Fifty Cent Coin - Newfoundland dog

VINTAGE Royal Canadian mint sterling silver coin series “Best Friends” by artist Arnold A. Nogy. This 1997 Discovering Nature series rejoices in the friendship and loyalty of "Canada's Best Friends." Featured in this series are the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, the Labrador Retriever, the Newfoundland and the Canadian Eskimo Dog. Expertly struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, this 50 cent sterling silver coin is proof quality (frosted relief on a brilliant background). Series: Part of a four-coin set honoring Canadian dog breeds. Material: Made of 92.5% sterling silver. Weight: 9.3 grams. Design: Features a Newfoundland dog on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. Mintage: Part of a limited mintage series. Finish: Proof finish, giving it a mirrored, high-quality appearance. Collectibility: Popular especially animal lovers Please refer to photos for unopened condition. Cardboard packaging has some signs of wear mostly at the corners from age and general storage.