2019 Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition Coin Set

Canada and the United States of America are like two sides of the same coin. They share a border, history and culture. Throughout history, the two nations have maintained trade and economical ties for their mutual benefits. Though they have had disputes a couple of centuries back, they are among the most peaceful neighbors in the world in the last few decades.

This year the U.S. mint and the Royal Canadian Mint have collaborated for the first time ever to produce a limited-edition coin set of the most popular coins in each country; American Eagle 1 oz. Silver Coin with an Enhanced Reverse Proof finish and a Royal Canadian Mint 1 oz. Silver Maple Leaf Coin with a Modified proof finish. The set released on July 3^rd, 2019, is in time for the 4^th of July celebration in the U.S.A and Canada day or Dominion day (as it was called earlier) celebrated on the 1^st of July.

The Two holidays

Canada day is celebrated on the 1^st of July to mark the joining of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Canada province in 1867. People celebrate Canada day with parades, barbecues, fireworks displays, concerts and welcome ceremonies for people who have newly arrived at its shores! Yes, somewhat like the 4^th of July celebrations, but maybe a bit understated! It was originally called Dominion day as it was a dominion of the British Empire. After the Canada Act of 1982, it was renamed Canada day.

4^th of July as we know is probably more exuberant. It is uncanny how John Adams predicted the festivities so accurately to his wife Abigail Adams on July 3^rd 1776 - "solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more." The only thing that he missed was the date; he was talking about 2^nd of July! As it was the day the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Great Britain, he thought 2^nd of July will be the day of celebrations! But the ‘Declaration of Independence’ after much editing and rewriting, was ready for ratification only on the 4^th . The American Independence Day brings out sudden cravings for hot dogs among large sections of Americans, a salmon and peas tradition in New England, the biggest and brightest fireworks coast to coast and the longest and shortest parades in the country.

The two holidays are quite different, as they signify different kinds of events in history. Yet they are similar in the way they bind different cultures and ethnicities into one melting pot.

2019 Pride of Two Nations limited-edition coin set

The two coins, American Eagle and Maple Leaf are literally the ‘Pride of the Two Nations’ as the set is most aptly called. The American Eagle has long been considered one of the most beautiful American coins. The Maple Leaf coin is unique in many ways; its one of the purest forms of Silver or Gold bullion, and it has highly advanced anti-counterfeiting properties.

The Design

The obverse of the American Eagle One Ounce Silver Coin features Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left. The coin’s reverse features a heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left.

The obverse of the Canadian One Ounce Silver Maple Leaf Coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt on a radial lines background with a pattern of stars and maple leaves on the perimeter. The reverse features a maple leaf by Walter Ott on a radial lines background with a pattern of stars and maple leaves on the perimeter.

This set comes with the first bilingual (French and English) Certificate of Authenticity produced by the United States Mint and will be packaged in a blue leatherette presentation case that includes a colorful depiction of the flags of both countries. The U.S. Mint has set a mintage limit of 100,000 sets, while the Royal Canadian Mint will sell up to 10,000 additional sets.