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

The coin is graded PF70 Antiqued by NGC, a 
perfect coin.

Includes Mint Box & COA OGP.
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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 

kilometers 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)