200th Anniversary of John McIntosh's Arrival - Canadian Numismatic Association Convention

Specail Edition for CNA who was at Montreal City in 1996 between 24 and 28 July.

The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to present the 1996 proof set of Canadian coinage. This is the only set available that features both the commemorative silver dollar and the aureate dollar depicting the common loon. For the very first time, the 50, 25, 10 and 5 cent coins in the Proof Set are composed og sterling silver (92.5% AG). The composition of the dollar coins and one cent piece remain the same as previous year.

This year the commemorative silver dollar celebrates the discovery of the McIntosh apple. Designed by Canadian artist Roger Hill, the reverse of the coin symbolizes the McIntosh family's contribution to Canada's agricultural and horticultural growth and development. Immigrating to Canada in 1796, John McIntosh later discovered an orchard of apple trees while farming land near Dundela, Ontario. One particular tree bore the delicious tasting fruit known today as the McIntosh. John's son, Allen McIntosh, learned the skill of grafting from a farm hand in order to reproduce this preferred fruit on other trees. The observe features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Dora Pédery-Hunt.
 

PROOF SETS (SPECIAL EDITION) - 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN MCINTOSH'S ARRIVAL - 1996 CANADIAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION CONVENTION (CNA) - 1996 CANADIAN COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / PROOF SETS and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.