This the only set available that features the commemorative silver dollar, the aureate dollar depicting the common loon and the new bimetallic 2 dollars coin especially minted for the proof set. The 50 cent coin has a newly designed coat of Arms -the work of Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald at the canadian Heraldic Autority. The new design, which was approved in 1994, replaces the eartier one of 1921. Though itretains all the traditional symbols of Canada and its founding peoples, the motto of the Order of Canada has been addesd: Desiderantes meliorem patriam (" They desire a better country") to accompany the older motto of Canada: A mari isque ad mare ("From sea to sea"). Finally, the set countains the one cent coin, with the new, round shape. The 1997commemorative silver dollar celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Canada/Ussr Hockey Series of 1972. The reverse of the coin, designed by Canadia Wqlter Burden, was inspired by a painting of Andre L

PROOF SETS - 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST CANADA/URSS HOCKEY SERIES - 1997 CANADIAN COINS 27 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / PROOF SETS and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.