This is a beautiful 2016 Canada S$25 Library Of Parliament 
140th Anniversary Ultra High Relief Early Release Silver 
Commemorative Coin. 

The coin is graded PF70 Antiqued by NGC, a perfect coin.
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The Library of Parliament is one of Canada's greatest architectural treasures. 

It's the only remaining section of the original Center Block that was destroyed 

by fire in 1916, and continues to hold visitors spellbound as they gaze up at its 

massive domed ceiling and elaborate woodwork. Now, this gem can be enjoyed 

simply by taking in the stunning 360° view served up by this unique concave 

shaped coin. It creates an astonishing sense of depth and dimension that is 

further enhanced by ultra high relief and an antique finish that gives each 

coin a one-of-a-kind historic appeal.

A one-of-a-kind gift that will be treasured by anyone with an appreciation 

for art!


Special features:

AN UNUSUAL SHAPE CREATES UNPARALLELED BEAUTY! 

This coin's state-of-the-art concave shape—AN INCREDIBLE 

FIRST for the Royal Canadian Mint—provides the perfect canvas 

for recreating the Library of Parliament's breathtaking domed ceiling.


ANTIQUE FINISH! Features intricate, ultra high relief engraving in 

an antique finish: The exceptionally detailed engraving enhanced 

with this antique finish gives each coin its unique aspect. 


IMMERSIVE, 360-DEGREE VIEWING EXPERIENCE! By 

positioning the room's centerpiece in the foreground, your perspective 

is that of standing in the room itself, at the base of the statue of

Queen Victoria, looking up at the library's famous cupola overhead.


99.99% PURE SILVER! Crafted from 99.99% pure silver with a 

limited mintage of just 6,000 coins worldwide.


The coin features the engraved commemorative dates of 

"1876-2016".


AWE-INSPIRING DESIGN FOR A MAGNIFICENT BUILDING! 

The coin commemorates an important event in Canadian history 

while celebrating the enduring legacy of one of Canada's most 

treasured architectural jewels.




About the Design:

The reverse boasts an astonishing level of dimension and depth through 

the use of the coin's concave shape, which lends itself beautifully to 

recreating the Library of Parliament's lavish interior and domed ceiling. 

A unique viewing perspective from the base of the marble statue of 

Queen Victoria immerses the viewer in the artwork, conveying the 

reading room's soaring height and spaciousness while creating the 

impression that they are on-site, looking upward at the ceiling. The 

intricately carved pine bookshelves that encircle the reading room are 

replicated on the reverse along the rim, further contributing to the 

360-degree viewing experience. Finally, the application of a timeless 

antique finish to the ultra high relief engraving showcases the 

meticulous precision and masterful artistry that makes this coin a 

numismatic masterpiece. Beneath the statue, a banner features the 

engraved commemorative dates "1876-2016".

Painstakingly struck with a greater curvature than any other concave coin, 

your coin's distinctive shape mimics that of the Library's famous cupola 

and allows for a unique dimensional feel to this engraved rendition. By 

presenting an upward view from the base of the marble statue of Queen 

Victoria, the design alters our spatial perception in a way that conveys 

the grandeur, beauty and spaciousness of the library's interior.

The extraordinary dome depicted on this coin earned the Library the 

distinction of being the first building in North America to feature an 

iron structure for this design element. Windows allow light to spill in 

and illuminate the intricate wooden floor below. Here, the ultra high 

relief engraving recreates the astonishing artistry of the architectural 

detailing, particularly the ornately carved wooden bookshelves that 

line the perimeter of the room, as depicted along the coin's rim.


Did you know...

The Library of Parliament can trace its origins back to the 

1790s, when Upper and Lower Canada each had a legislative 

library; the two were amalgamated into one library when Upper 

and Lower Canada united in 1841 to form the Province of Canada.

Prior to 1857, the Province of Canada didn't have a permanent 

capital, so both its legislature and its library moved from Kingston 

to Montréal, then back and forth between Toronto and Québec, 

until Queen Victoria selected Ottawa as the capital.

Fire has been a threat throughout the Library's history: in 1849, 

an angry mob protesting the Rebellion Losses Bill set fire to the 

legislature in Montréal, destroying all but 200 of the 12,000 books 

in the library; in 1952, another fire broke out, this time in the 

Library's cupola, causing extensive water and smoke damage 

to the building and its collection.

The Library underwent a major renovation between 2002 and 

2006, taking great care to preserve its original style and the 

integrity of the structure while adding upgrades to facilitate its 

operations as a modern-day, working library.

Today, the Library houses over 1 million books and documents

—or the equivalent of 17 linear kilometres of materials!

As further proof of the building's historic and cultural importance, 

take a look at one of Canada's $10 polymer bank notes—

chances are, you carry an image of the Library of Parliament 

with you every day!


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Specifications:


Mintage - 6,000

Composition - .9999Ag

Finish - Proof

Weight - 30.75g

Diameter - 36.07mm

Edge - Serrated

Face Value - $25

Artist - Susanna Blunt (Obverse)