2008 CANADA 5 OUNCE GOLD 100th ANNIVERSARY ROYAL MINT LOW CERTIFICATE NUMBER 9 SOLD OUT AT MINT Start Price USD 7,999.99 Current Price USD 7,999.99 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 04, 2008 End Time Monday, July 07, 2008 Location Winnipeg, Manitoba See more about '2008 CANADA 5 OUNCE GOLD 100th ANNIVERSARY ROYAL MINT' Description THIS COIN IS NOW SOLD OUT AT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT LOW MINTAGE OF 250 ONLY LOW NUMBER COA IS NUMBER 9 / 250  The Coin: On January 2, 1908 the regal-looking building east of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa (Ontario) was the scene of much pomp and pageantry. On hand were the elite from Canada's financial and political circles. History was made when Governor General Earl Grey struck the nation's first domestically-produced coin; a 50-cent piece. A few moments later, the first bronze cent was struck by Lady Grey. For a young Canada, the opening of the Ottawa Branch for London's Royal Mint was a confident step forward, even if control over its coin designs and tools remained overseas. This began to change in 1931 when the Mint was transferred to the federal government and by 1937, the first "all-Canadian" coin designs were circulating. From the beginning, innovation has been the hallmark of the Mint with a revolutionary coin plating process, purest 99.999% numismatic gold coin and coloured circulation coin just a few of its internationally-renowned "firsts." In 1979, a new state-of-the-art facility in Winnipeg (Manitoba) took the automated production of circulation coins to new heights while the Ottawa (Ontario) location continued to focus on bullion (investment) and numismatic (collector) coins as well as refining/assaying services. Today, 100 years after its official opening, people still flock to the heritage building on Sussex Drive as well as the Winnipeg facility to see the captivating process of transforming metal into coins. Special features: ô€‚¾ Only the second time that the Mint has produced a 5oz gold coin. First was the “Queen’s 60th Wedding Anniversaryâ€� produced in 2007. ô€‚¾ This magnificent gold coin captures the essence of Canada's world-renowned mint on its centennial. ô€‚¾ Exquisite craftsmanship and finish enhance the majestic architecture of this important heritage building. Face Value: 500 dollars Mintage: 250 Composition: 99.99% Gold Weight (g): 155.76 Diameter (mm): 60 Edge: Plain Finish: Proof Certificate: Serialized Artist: Royal Canadian Mint Engravers Packaging: Coin encapsulated and presented in a clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. SHIPPING TO BE ACTUAL FEDEX OVERNIGHT Place a Bid!