1965 Uncirculated Proof-Like Set - Variety III (Cent : Small beads, Blunt 5 / Dollar : Small beads, Blunt 5)

Composition :
1 cent : 98% copper, 0.05% tin, 1.5% zinc
5 cents : Nickel
10 cents : 80% silver, 20% copper
25 cents : 80% silver, 20% copper
50 cents : 80% silver, 20% copper
1 dollar : 80% silver, 20% copper

It was in 1953 that the uncirculated proof-like sets were released. From 1953 to 1960, these sets were wrapped in a simple cellophane sheet and placed on a plain white sheet of paper. In 1961, the Royal Canadian Mint decidedto alter the packaging. The new sets were to be sealed in between 2 sheets of pliofilm and placed inside a protective envelope. This form of packaging is still being used today. Throughout the years, certain modifications were made in the presentation of the products. The coins shown in the uncirculated proof-like sets are identical to the ones released to the public during their respective years. However, the coinschosen for these sets have been carefully inspected and are thereforedefect free. 

In 1965, 4 varieties of the 1-cent coin and 5 varieties of the 1-dollar coin were produced. Five of these combinations will be found in the proof-like sets.

This set is part of the Uncirculated Proof-Like Sets collection.
Also available : 
- 1965 Uncirculated Proof-Like Set - Variety I - Cent : Small beads, Pointed 5 / Dollar : Small beads, Pointed 5
- 1965 Uncirculated Proof-Like Set - Variety II - Cent : Small beads, Blunt 5 / Dollar : Small beads, Pointed 5
- 1965 Uncirculated Proof-Like Set - Variety IV - Cent : Large beads, Blunt 5 / Dollar : Small beads, Pointed 5
- 1965 Uncirculated Proof-Like Set - Variety V - Cent : Large beads, Blunt 5 / Dollar : Small beads, Blunt 5

This version included the Deficient Plating variety on the 1-cent coin and the Stricking Error variety on the 5-cent coin.

*Please note that the mintage of 2,904,352 sets includes all the varieties of the 1965 uncirculated proof-like set.

PROOF-LIKE SETS - 1965 UNCIRCULATED PROOF-LIKE SET - VARIETY III, DEFICIENT PLATING & STRICKING ERROR - 1965 CANADIAN COINS 13 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 04- PROOF-LIKE & TEST TOKENS SETS and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.