In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment!
Long SOLD OUT at the Royal Canadian Mint!
This jam packed (and extremely
affordable!) color quarter coin and stamps set features that icon of
the American Old West, the cowboy, on a bucking bronco!
It's time to
cowboy up and let
your wild side show - as in, "Wild West".
Cowboys
are one of the most
popular topics in American numismatics (and around the world, for that
matter - few things speak as definitively of the American spirit as a
cowboy!). Whenever we get Western themed coins in, they go
back
out quickly. Yet coins depicting
cowboys
are few and far between.
That's why we're so excited about the new
Calgary
Stampede - Cowboy and Bucking Bronco Program from
the Royal Canadian Mint! This extremely affordable set contains a
crown
sized color quarter as well as two full color
postage
stamps!
Cowboys (and cowgirls!) of the world unite - this is the one for you!
If you've ever wanted to own the spirit of the American Old
West,
here's your chance - but don't wait too long, we expect these gems to
sell out at the Mint in record time! Git along, little dogies, indeed!
The Spirit of the Old West
This four coin program commemorates the
100th
Anniversary of the first Calgary Stampede
in grand style. There's something for everyone, from the casual
collector to the true cowboy enthusiast to the serious investor. Each
coin depicts a
cowboy
on a bucking bronco, with the exquisite detail and traditional styling
for which the Royal Canadian Mint is known the world over.
This
listing is for the
Crown-Sized
Color Quarter Coin & Stamps Set.
Here's a package chock-full of goodies - and jam-packed with value!
This affordable set includes a
crown
sized color quarter
and two full color sheet with two mint condition postage stamps: a
"permanent" forever rate first class domestic featuring a horse wearing
classic Western riding gear and a leather saddle, and a $1.05
U.S.A.-rate showcasing the 2012 Calgary Stampede belt buck, the much
prized trophy awarded to the Stampede winners! All are strikingly
displayed inside a handsomely
illustrated presentation folder. Whether intended as a gift
for someone else or a reward for yourself, this set is sure to impress!
Finely
crafted to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the world-famous
Calgary
Stampede,
the color quarter, designed by Canadian artist Tony Bianco, highlights
the drama and excitement of the Stampede’s saddle bronc
riding
event. In the foreground, a fearless saddle bronc rider and his
high-spirited bucking bronco seem to soar above the sparkling city of
Calgary among the foothills of the
Rocky
Mountains at the broad Bow River. The
rider’s bright yellow shirt and orange bandanna glow beneath
a
black Western vest, the legs of his faded blue denims emerging from
beneath worn brown chaps, and light tan cowboy boots sitting high on
the muscled neck of the powerful white-and-tan bronco. The
rider’s right hand clutches the simple braided rein as his
left
arm waves high above his white
cowboy
hat. The bronc’s white back legs, bent in tense preparation
for
its powerful kick, rise just above a finely engraved rendering of the
Calgary skyline against the smooth, flowing backdrop of the Rockies.
For more on the
Calgary
Stampede,
the world's largest rodeo and "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth",
please see the presentation at the end of this article.
Technology Note
The RCM
leads the
world
with its proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is
actually sealed on the coin. The intricate detail, smooth gradients,
and extreme precision of the technology create a stunning, full-color
portrait on each coin.
The Specimen Finish
This coin features the uniquely-Canadian "specimen" finish, a
three-fold combination of different finishes. The design (raised area
or relief) includes both frosted and mirrored surfaces, while the
fields (background) are subtly striated, resulting in a contrasting,
matte appearance. No other mint in the world employs the specimen
finish.
Obverse
A
cowboy on a bucking bronco, in full color. Beneath is an engraving of
the city of Calgary, set amidst the
Rocky
Mountains. The date and
denomination are also indicated.
Reverse
Her Majesty,
Queen
Elizabeth II,
in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen
to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna
Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by
the Grace of God") also appears.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside an oversized, bilingual, full-color
presentation folder, which includes images of the Calgary Stampede, as
well as background information on the history of the Stampede. A mint
condition sheet of two full-color postage stamps is included.
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