2003 Canada 8-Coin Proof Double Dollar Set LOW Mintage. 999 Fine Silver-POA
2003 Canada 8-Coin Proof Double Dollar Set - LOW Mintage. 999 Fine Silver - Vault Stored - RCM Leather Binder. A silver strike sparked by a fox and a blacksmith's hammer in 1903 changed Canada's industrial future forever - and this elegant set celebrates the centennial of that legacy. Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, this limited-edition proof set had a strict mintage of only 62,007 worldwide, making it a must-have for any serious collector. Housed in a luxurious green RCM leather binder, this set features eight coins, including a stunning.
999 fine silver commemorative dollar honoring the Cobalt Silver Strike Centennial. Five of the coins are struck in sterling silver.
925 with deep cameo contrast - mirror fields and frosted relief - a hallmark of premium RCM craftsmanship. Bi-metallic with 24K gold-plated core. Low Mintage: Only 62,007 sets minted - far rarer than standard proof issues.
Historical Tribute: Honors the iconic silver discovery in Cobalt, Ontario - a defining moment in Canadian mining. Long-Term Value: Includes precious metal content. 925 silver, low availability, and strong cultural relevance.
Premium Presentation: Original leather binder, removable lens, bilingual Mint description card, and outer box. Vault Stored: Mint-preserved condition with potential for attractive natural toning. While many Canadian proof sets from the early 2000s saw mintages exceeding 100,000 to 125,000 units, the 2003 Cobalt Centennial issue was capped at just 62,007 sets, making it one of the lowest-mintage prestige sets of the decade.
For comparison, the 2004 and 2005 sets each surpassed 115,000, diluting scarcity and long-term collector demand. In contrast, the 2003 release offers a tight production run, a. 999 fine silver commemorative, and a historical theme - a trifecta that positions it as a sleeper investment with enduring appeal.
Cobalt: Canada's Silver Spark. A Tribute to the 1903 Discovery That Shaped a Nation. In the summer of 1903, beneath the remote soil of northeastern Ontario, a blacksmith dropped his hammer - and struck history. The town of Cobalt would soon ignite Canada's greatest silver boom, sending prospectors, industrialists, and dreamers flocking to its rugged wilderness.
What began as a spark from a stray blow became a roaring blaze of development, innovation, and national pride. This 2003 Proof Set from the Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the centennial of that seismic moment with precision and elegance. 999 fine silver commemorative dollar, it captures both the gleam of the original strike and the legacy that followed. Historic Reverence : Cobalt's discovery led to over 100 million ounces of silver mined - securing Canada's place in global mining history.
Cultural Impact : The town earned the title "Most Historic Town in Ontario", and became a symbol of resource-driven resilience. Numismatic Prestige : With a limited mintage of just 62,007 sets, this release is one of the lowest of its decade, cementing its rarity and long-term appeal.
This set doesn't just sparkle - it speaks. A tangible tribute to a turning point in Canadian industry, wrapped in elegance and restrained rarity. Whether you're building your proof run or investing in historical silver, this is a cornerstone piece with enduring appeal. Bonus: All-original, untouched, never cleaned - exactly how a coin set should be. BU brilliance with zero post-mint alterations.