2005 $5 Saskatchewan Centennial - Pure Silver Coin

Description

Description In 2005, the Royal Canadian Mint issued two different special $5 coins to mark the 100th anniversaries of Alberta and Saskatchewan joining Confederation in 1905.  (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec had formed the Dominion of Canada in 1867.)  This is the Saskatchewan coin.  It is double struck frosted proof quality, the absolute best produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.  Mintage is limited to 20,000. HST/GST exempt. The Design: This coin depicts a meadowlark stand