2023 Canada King Charles III First Strikes Special Wrap Roll Collection

The coins in this First Strikes set are among the first 2023-dated circulation coins struck at the Royal Canadian Mint’s Winnipeg facility, and this year’s set holds the distinction of being the first of its kind to feature the new Canadian effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The collector case contains a Special Wrap Roll of each standard denomination ($2, $1, 25¢, 10¢, 5¢) for a total of five rolls, each one wrapped in premium paper and sealed with a holographic label.

Lock in your 2023 circulation coins with these First Strikes. Order yours today before they’re gone!

In keeping with tradition, His Majesty King Charles III’s profile faces left on each coin’s obverse—this is the opposite direction in which the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was depicted during her reign.

The previous effigy update was in 2003, when the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was debuted on Canada’s coins. The more informal depiction was designed by Vancouver-based artist Susanna Blunt.

Design:

• Polar Bear: Introduced in 1996, Canada's bi-metallic two-dollar coin features the polar bear, an Arctic species that is a symbol of strength. Artist: Brent Townsend
• Common Loon: A defining image of Canada and its currency, the loon made its coin debut on June 30, 1987. Artist: Robert-Ralph Carmichael
• Caribou: The antlered representative of Canada's northern wilderness, the caribou first appeared on the 25-cent coin in 1937. Artist: Emanuel Hahn
• Bluenose: An enduring symbol of Canada's maritime history and heritage, Bluenose first appeared on the 10-cent coin in 1937. Artist: Emanuel Hahn
• Beaver: The five-cent coin’s beaver design dates back to 1937, but the animal is a centuries-old icon that is synonymous with Canada's early history. Artist: G. E. Kruger-Gray

Specifications:
RCM Number: 246279
Mintage: 15,000
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated

	Composition	Weight	Diameter	Edge	Artist
2 Dollars	Outer Core: Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Inner Core: Three-ply brass-finish plated aluminum bronze	6.99 g	28 mm	Interrupted serrations	Brent Townsend (reverse) Steven Rosati (obverse)
1 Dollar	Three-ply brass finish plated steel	6.27 g	26.5 mm 11-sided	Plain	Robert-Ralph Carmichael (reverse) Steven Rosati (obverse)
50-cents		6.9 g	27.13 mm	Reeded	Cathy Bursey-Sabourin (reverse) Steven Rosati (obverse)
25-cent		4.4 g	23.88 mm		Emanuel Hahn (reverse) Steven Rosati (obverse)
10-cents		1.75 g	18.03 mm
5-cents		3.95 g	21.20 mm	Plain	G.E. Kruger Gray (reverse) Steven Rosati (obverse)

Special Features:

• First Strikes of 2023-dated circulation coins. Keep your coin collection up to date with these First Strikes – a collection of Special Wrap Rolls containing 2023-dated circulation coins struck at the Royal Canadian Mint's Winnipeg facility on the first day of their production.
• New effigy. These 2023-dated circulation coins all feature the new Canadian effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.
• Not seen since 2022. Canada’s classic circulation designs only appeared on collector’s editions (non-circulation coins) in 2023. Those designs are ready to enter circulation in 2023 with a new obverse, and they are available in this First Strikes collection.
• Five denominations in one collection. Canada’s five standard circulation coin denominations – $2, $1, 25¢, 10¢, 5¢ – are represented in this set, which gives you a full roll of each.
• Premium paper wrapper. The coins come wrapped in premium paper that includes an illustration of the reverse design.
• Holographic label. Each Special Wrap Roll is sealed with a holographic label.
• Elegant presentation. All five rolls are presented side-by-side in a presentation case that provides a stylish yet functional display and storage solution. The beauty box features the distinctive green-and-gold colour scheme.
• Limited supply. Only 15,000 Special Wrap Roll Collections: First Strikes are available to collectors worldwide.

Packaging:
Your five Special Wrap Rolls are presented side-by-side in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded collector case. The beauty box features the distinctive green-and-gold colour scheme.