2006 $3 BEAVER SQUARE 24K GOLD COVERED ICCS SP-67 Start Price CAD 299.99 Current Price CAD 299.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, May 12, 2008 End Time Monday, May 19, 2008 Location Southern Ontario See more about '2006 $3 BEAVER SQUARE 24K GOLD COVERED ICCS SP-67' Description 2006 $3 BEAVER SQUARE STERLING SILVER 24K GOLD COVERED  ICCS SP-67   It’s a historic first for the Royal Canadian Mint! This unique square coin was inspired by the trade tokens that came into use during the fur trade, the adventurous industry that drove much of Canada’s development during the 17th and 18th centuries.When trappers brought their furs to the trading posts, something was needed to represent the value of the pelts. At first, everything from porcupine quills, ivory discs and bits of wood or bone were used—anything that that the trapper and merchant agreed upon.As the industry became more sophisticated, trade tokens began to appear. As the two parties went through the furs, tokens would be placed on the counter. Once done, the trapper would use them to purchase goods from the store. Some trade tokens were square like this coin. Others featured the prize of the fur trade that also reigns as one of Canada’s earliest forms of currency—the beaver!Specifications: Mintage: 20,000 Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper, plated in gold Finish: specimen Weight (g): 11.72 Dimensions (mm): 27x27 Edge: plain Certificate: serialized Face value: $3 Artist: Cosme SaffiotiReverse: Canada’s cherished beaver poised above its harvest of logs, surrounded by an elaborate guilloche pattern. Obverse: Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with the same guilloche treatment that appears on the reverse.   We reserve the right to cancel any bid. Bidders with a rating of 10 or less and/or with slow paying 'negatives' must contact us prior to bidding. We will not be held liable for any errors in listings. Good Luck and please visit our other auctions; we offer combined shipping/handling rates on multiple auction wins.   PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS : We will accept PAYPAL (Confirmed shipping addresses ONLY, at our discretion), INTERNATIONAL US$ Money Orders (Postal M.O. MUST be INTERNATIONAL), Personal cheques on a Canadian Bank (5-7 days clearance) and Canadian Bank internet e-mail transfers ( www.certapay.com ). If there is some other payment method that you prefer, then ask us and we'll try to satisfy you.   *** PLEASE NOTE *** ... PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE OR ITEM WILL BE RE-LISTED AND NEGATIVE FEEDBACK WILL BE LEFT.   All shipments to Canadian addresses will be subject to all applicable taxes. Please DON'T use the eBay checkout system. I will send you an invoice direct.   SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS : IN CANADA : BY EXPEDITED POST (COMES WITH A TRACKING # AND C$100.00 INSURANCE) IS C$9.95 EXPRESS POST IS ALSO AVAILABLE (COST DEPENDS ON YOUR LOCATION)   IN THE U.S.A. : BY SMALL PACKET GROUND (NO TRACKING, BUT WITH C$100.00 INSURANCE) IS C$8.95 or BY EXPEDITED POST (COMES WITH A TRACKING # AND C$100.00 INSURANCE) IS C$12.95  EXPRESS POST IS ALSO AVAILABLE (COST DEPENDS ON YOUR LOCATION)   FOR OTHER LOCATIONS OR SERVICES, PLEASE SEND YOUR ADDRESS FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE.   We offer combined shipping/handling rates on multiple auction wins.   INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE AT C$1.00 PER C$100.00 COVERAGE ONLY ON SHIPMENTS WITH A TRACKING #.   I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS IF INSURED SHIPPING IS NOT USED.     EMAIL VINTAGECOLLECTIBLES@ROGERS.COM IF ANY FURTHER INFO. IS REQUIRED.  AuctionSniper: Your eBay sniping solution. On 29-Nov-07 at 23:22:08 EST, seller added the following information: vintagecollectibles Store Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!