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PROOF COIN [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- specially tanned steer-hide and Canadian White Birch case
1, record 1, English, specially%20tanned%20steer%2Dhide%20and%20Canadian%20White%20Birch%20case
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 28 Sterling Silver Proof Coins of the 1976 Olympic Summer Games coin series were displayed in seven cases of specially tanned steer-hide and Canadian White Birch, with a specially designed stand of White Birch to hold the seven cases(four coins in each) comprising the Collection. 1, record 1, English, - specially%20tanned%20steer%2Dhide%20and%20Canadian%20White%20Birch%20case
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écrin en cuir de bouvillon spécialement tanné et en bouleau blanc du Canada
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9crin%20en%20cuir%20de%20bouvillon%20sp%C3%A9cialement%20tann%C3%A9%20et%20en%20bouleau%20blanc%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les 28 épreuves numismatiques en argent sterling de la série de pièces des Jeux Olympiques d'été de 1976 se présentent dans sept écrins en cuir de bouvillon spécialement tanné et en bouleau blanc du Canada, avec un module d'étalage en bouleau blanc conçu pour ranger les sept écrins de la collection (quatre pièces par écrin). 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9crin%20en%20cuir%20de%20bouvillon%20sp%C3%A9cialement%20tann%C3%A9%20et%20en%20bouleau%20blanc%20du%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu'établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d'utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d'écriture de la langue française recommandent d'utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9crin%20en%20cuir%20de%20bouvillon%20sp%C3%A9cialement%20tann%C3%A9%20et%20en%20bouleau%20blanc%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Proof Set
1, record 2, English, Proof%20Set
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set containing one proof coin of each current denomination issued by a recognized mint for a specific year. 2, record 2, English, - Proof%20Set
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Ensemble épreuve numismatique
1, record 2, French, Ensemble%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de chacune des pièces de qualité épreuve numismatique frappées par une Monnaie pour une année donnée. 2, record 2, French, - Ensemble%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuñación de moneda
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Colección proof
1, record 2, Spanish, Colecci%C3%B3n%20proof
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto conformado por monedas de la más alta calidad de acuñación para la cual se emplean cospeles y troqueles especiales. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Colecci%C3%B3n%20proof
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La moneda proof se caracteriza por tener un relieve mate sobre un fondo espejo. En el proceso de acuñación se dan tres golpes a cada moneda, y el índice de rechazo por falta de calidad es muy alto debido a que revisan al 100% y cualquier pequeño defecto hace que la moneda sea rechazada. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Colecci%C3%B3n%20proof
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lustre
1, record 3, English, lustre
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bloom 1, record 3, English, bloom
correct, noun
- sheen 1, record 3, English, sheen
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The brightness on the surface of an uncirculated numismatic object resulting from the centrifugal flow of metal caused by striking with dies. 1, record 3, English, - lustre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mint lustre or bloom is somewhat frosty in appearance as opposed to the mirror-like smoothness of the field of a proof. Since the lustre of a coin can vary considerably due to factors such as wear, polishing of dies or blanks, exposure to chemicals, humidity, or temperature extremes, etc., it is an important indicator of the condition or grade of a coin. The qualities of lustre are often described by such adjectives as fiery, frosty, light frost, heavy frost, satiny, flat looking, matte, semi-matte, and so on. Although normally brilliant, with time, lustre may become dull, spotted, or discoloured. Lustre is easily worn through with the slightest amount of circulation and strong chemical cleaners will destroy it. Once the mint lustre is gone it cannot be properly restored. 1, record 3, English, - lustre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lustre
1, record 3, French, lustre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- beaded
1, record 4, English, beaded
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of a coin, token, or medal having a continuous border pattern of beads, round or gear-toothed. 1, record 4, English, - beaded
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 1976 14-karat Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Olympic Coin has a ring of round beads near the inner flat of the rim to distinguish it from the 22-karat Gold Proof Olympic Coin. 1, record 4, English, - beaded
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- orné d'un grènetis
1, record 4, French, orn%C3%A9%20d%27un%20gr%C3%A8netis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- à grènetis 1, record 4, French, %C3%A0%20gr%C3%A8netis
correct
- perlé 1, record 4, French, perl%C3%A9
correct, adjective
- denticulé 1, record 4, French, denticul%C3%A9
correct, adjective
- orné d'un perlé 1, record 4, French, orn%C3%A9%20d%27un%20perl%C3%A9
correct
- orné d'un denticulé 1, record 4, French, orn%C3%A9%20d%27un%20denticul%C3%A9
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une pièce de monnaie, d'un jeton ou d'une médaille dont le pourtour de la surface de l'avers ou du revers est agrémenté d'une série de grains, à tête ronde (un perlé), pointue ou allongée (un denticulé). 1, record 4, French, - orn%C3%A9%20d%27un%20gr%C3%A8netis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pièce d'or olympique au fini brillant hors-circulation de 14 carats de 1976 est agrémentée d'un perlé qui la distingue de la pièce en or de 22 carats de qualité épreuve numismatique frappée au même motif pour l'occasion. 1, record 4, French, - orn%C3%A9%20d%27un%20gr%C3%A8netis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- x-piece coin set
1, record 5, English, x%2Dpiece%20coin%20set
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Where "x" is a number from one through nine, write out the number in full; otherwise, use figures for the rest. 1, record 5, English, - x%2Dpiece%20coin%20set
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Proof Set of the RCM is a seven-piece coin set while the Specimen Set and the Uncirculated Set of the RCM are six-piece coin sets. 1, record 5, English, - x%2Dpiece%20coin%20set
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
x-piece coin set Canadian numismatic coins 1, record 5, English, - x%2Dpiece%20coin%20set
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de x pièces
1, record 5, French, ensemble%20de%20x%20pi%C3%A8ces
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règle générale, ne pas remplacer «x» par un chiffre mais écrire le nombre en toutes lettres. 1, record 5, French, - ensemble%20de%20x%20pi%C3%A8ces
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'ensemble épreuve numismatique de la MRC est un ensemble de sept pièces tandis que l'ensemble spécimen et l'ensemble hors-circulation de la MRC sont des ensembles de six pièces. 1, record 5, French, - ensemble%20de%20x%20pi%C3%A8ces
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ensemble de x pièces (pièces numismatiques canadiennes) 1, record 5, French, - ensemble%20de%20x%20pi%C3%A8ces
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- seven-piece coin set
1, record 6, English, seven%2Dpiece%20coin%20set
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- 7-piece coin set 1, record 6, English, 7%2Dpiece%20coin%20set
avoid, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Proof Set of the RCM is a seven-piece coin set. 1, record 6, English, - seven%2Dpiece%20coin%20set
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See related term: x-piece coin set. 1, record 6, English, - seven%2Dpiece%20coin%20set
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de sept pièces
1, record 6, French, ensemble%20de%20sept%20pi%C3%A8ces
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ensemble de 7 pièces 1, record 6, French, ensemble%20de%207%20pi%C3%A8ces
avoid, correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ensemble épreuve numismatique de la MRC est un ensemble de sept (7) pièces. 1, record 6, French, - ensemble%20de%20sept%20pi%C3%A8ces
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sandblast proof
1, record 7, English, sandblast%20proof
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coin whose finish is obtained by blowing fine particles of sand against the coin surface; it is similar in appearance to a matte proof. 1, record 7, English, - sandblast%20proof
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related term: whizzing (noun). 1, record 7, English, - sandblast%20proof
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pièce semblable à épreuve numismatique par sablage à air comprimé
1, record 7, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20semblable%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique%20par%20sablage%20%C3%A0%20air%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- pièce semblable à épreuve numismatique par sablage au jet 1, record 7, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20semblable%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique%20par%20sablage%20au%20jet
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- series
1, record 8, English, series
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- series of coins 1, record 8, English, series%20of%20coins
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set comprising one of each of the coins of the same denomination and design (e.g. a commemorative theme) issued by the same mint for each of the years they have been struck. 1, record 8, English, - series
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, the $100 Gold Coin or the silver dollar series, proof or brilliant uncirculated, issued each year; the George V ten-cent coins issued by Canada from 1911 to 1936. 1, record 8, English, - series
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- série
1, record 8, French, s%C3%A9rie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- série de pièces de monnaie 1, record 8, French, s%C3%A9rie%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20de%20monnaie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour l'ensemble des années où la pièce a été frappée, regroupement de chacune des pièces de monnaie de même valeur, d'une même Monnaie, à motif constant (p. ex. thème commémoratif), et frappées au rythme d'une par année. 1, record 8, French, - s%C3%A9rie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, la série de pièces de 100 $ en or ou celle des dollars en argent au fini brillant ou épreuve numismatique, toutes deux émises chaque année; les pièces de dix cents à l'effigie du roi Georges V émises par le Canada entre 1911 et 1936. 1, record 8, French, - s%C3%A9rie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- business strike
1, record 9, English, business%20strike
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any coin struck for actual use as a circulating medium of exchange, i. e. money; it differs from a proof which is specifically struck for presentation and collector purposes only. 1, record 9, English, - business%20strike
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- frappe de commerce
1, record 9, French, frappe%20de%20commerce
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute pièce frappée avec l'intention de la faire circuler comme pièce de monnaie. 1, record 9, French, - frappe%20de%20commerce
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- corresponding strike
1, record 10, English, corresponding%20strike
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coin with the same obverse, reverse, and nominal value as another but with a different quality of coin-striking. 1, record 10, English, - corresponding%20strike
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, a five-cent circulation coin and five-cent proof, specimen, or uncirculated coins are corresponding strikes. 1, record 10, English, - corresponding%20strike
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pièce correspondante
1, record 10, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20correspondante
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- monnaie correspondante 1, record 10, French, monnaie%20correspondante
correct, feminine noun
- frappe correspondante 1, record 10, French, frappe%20correspondante
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce dont l'avers, le revers et la valeur nominale sont les mêmes que ceux d'une autre mais dont la qualité de frappe diffère. 1, record 10, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20correspondante
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, les pièces de cinq sous de qualité épreuve numismatique, spécimen ou hors-circulation sont des monnaies correspondantes par rapport à la pièce de cinq sous de circulation courante. 1, record 10, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20correspondante
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- proof surface
1, record 11, English, proof%20surface
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The smooth, brilliant, mirror-like reflective surface of a proof coin or medal. 1, record 11, English, - proof%20surface
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term applies only to those items struck as proofs. 1, record 11, English, - proof%20surface
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- surface au fini épreuve numismatique
1, record 11, French, surface%20au%20fini%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Commemorative Nickel Dollar
1, record 12, English, Commemorative%20Nickel%20Dollar
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A commemorative dollar struck in nickel, with a brilliant finish for the coins minted between 1970 and 1982, and a proof finish for the 1984 coin. 1, record 12, English, - Commemorative%20Nickel%20Dollar
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- dollar commémoratif en nickel
1, record 12, French, dollar%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20en%20nickel
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dollar commémoratif frappé dans du nickel, au fini brillant hors-circulation pour les pièces produites entre 1970 et 1982, et au fini épreuve numismatique pour la pièce de 1984. 1, record 12, French, - dollar%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20en%20nickel
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- proof version
1, record 13, English, proof%20version
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
proof version of a coin 1, record 13, English, - proof%20version
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- version épreuve numismatique
1, record 13, French, version%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- version de qualité épreuve numismatique 1, record 13, French, version%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
version : le même motif ou sujet peut être frappé sur des pièces de qualités différentes. Ainsi, le huart figurant sur le dollar de monnaie courante apparaît également sur des pièces aux finis épreuve numismatique, spécimen et hors-circulation. Chacune est une version d'un même thème; on dit communément «pièce d'un (ou de un) dollar en version épreuve numismatique, spécimen ou hors-circulation» ou «version épreuve numismatique, spécimen ou hors-circulation» de la pièce d'un (ou de un) dollar. 1, record 13, French, - version%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
version épreuve numismatique d'une pièce; version de qualité épreuve numismatique d'une pièce 1, record 13, French, - version%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- against a
1, record 14, English, against%20a
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- on a 1, record 14, English, on%20a
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A preposition marking the contrast between the relief of a subject and the background of a coin. For example :"The proof coin has a frosted relief against a brilliant field while the specimen and the brilliant uncirculated coins have a brilliant relief on a brilliant field. " 1, record 14, English, - against%20a
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- sur
1, record 14, French, sur
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- sur un 1, record 14, French, sur%20un
correct
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Préposition marquant le relief d'un motif par rapport au champ d'une pièce. Par exemple : «La pièce de qualité épreuve numismatique présente un relief mat sur un champ brillant, tandis que la pièce de qualité spécimen et la pièce au fini brillant hors-circulation offrent un relief brillant sur champ brillant.» 1, record 14, French, - sur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- matte proof
1, record 15, English, matte%20proof
correct, noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof coin for which the blank has been prepared using a technique other than polishing. A dull frosted finish is achieved. 1, record 15, English, - matte%20proof
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related term: frosted finish [CANADA]. 1, record 15, English, - matte%20proof
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- épreuve numismatique au fini mat
1, record 15, French, %C3%A9preuve%20numismatique%20au%20fini%20mat
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fait de traiter le flan donne un fini mat à toute la surface de la pièce. La MRC n'utilise pas ce procédé de frappe. 1, record 15, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20numismatique%20au%20fini%20mat
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- commemorative
1, record 16, English, commemorative
correct, adjective
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For Canada, said of a coin or medal whose reverse bears a design motif recalling an historical figure or event, an aspect of Canadian life, culture, or contribution to an event of international significance. 1, record 16, English, - commemorative
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The annual RCM commemorative collectors’ coins are the Proof $100 and $200 Gold Coins, the Proof Silver Dollar, and the Brilliant Uncirculated Silver Dollar. Some current coins are also commemorative coins : for example, the 1951 five-cent coin recalls the 200th anniversary of the discovery and naming of the element nickel from which the coin is made; the 1973 twenty-five-cent coin marks the 100th anniversary of the formation of the North West Mounted Police(now known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police) ;the 1967 series of 1-, 5-, 10-, 25-, and 50-cent coins commemorates Canada's Centennial; the 1992 series, consisting of twelve 25-cent coins(one for each province and territory) and a one-dollar "CANADA 125" coin, celebrates its 125th Anniversary; and the 1994 Remembrance Dollar, issued on the 50th anniversary of the D-Day, honours all Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in time of war. 1, record 16, English, - commemorative
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- commémoratif
1, record 16, French, comm%C3%A9moratif
correct, adjective
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour le Canada, se dit de toute pièce de monnaie, médaille ou jeton dont le motif du revers évoque le souvenir d'un personnage ou d'un événement historique, un aspect de la réalité ou de la culture canadienne, ou la contribution du pays à un événement de portée internationale. 1, record 16, French, - comm%C3%A9moratif
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pièces commémoratives frappées annuellement par la MRC pour les collectionneurs sont les pièces de 100 $ et de 200 $ en or au fini épreuve numismatique, le dollar en argent épreuve numismatique et le dollar en argent brillant hors-circulation. La monnaie courante a aussi des pièces commémoratives; entre autres : la pièce de cinq cents de 1951 soulignant les 200 ans de la découverte et de la désignation de l'élément nickel, le métal même avec lequel la pièce est faite; la pièce de vingt-cinq cents de 1973 marquant le 100e anniversaire de la formation de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada, alors connue sous le nom de Police à cheval du Nord-Ouest; la série de pièces de un, cinq, dix, vingt-cinq et cinquante cents commémorant le Centenaire de la Confédération canadienne en 1967; la série des douze pièces de vingt-cinq cents, une par province et territoire, et du dollar «CANADA 125», célébrant le 125e anniversaire du pays en 1992; et le dollar du Souvenir 1994 émis en l'année du 50e anniversaire du jour J et rendant hommage aux Canadiens qui ont tout sacrifié pour leur pays en temps de guerre. 1, record 16, French, - comm%C3%A9moratif
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- impaired prooflike
1, record 17, English, impaired%20prooflike
correct, noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Similar to "impaired proof". 1, record 17, English, - impaired%20prooflike
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
impaired proof : A coin struck as a proof but which is no longer in mint state, i. e. suffers some form of marking, hairlines, etc., usually through mishandling and/or poor storage rather than through actual circulation use. 1, record 17, English, - impaired%20prooflike
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 3 OBS
See related terms: prooflike (noun), prooflike (adjective). 1, record 17, English, - impaired%20prooflike
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- semblable à épreuve abîmé
1, record 17, French, semblable%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuve%20ab%C3%AEm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- semblable à épreuve endommagé 1, record 17, French, semblable%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuve%20endommag%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- semblable à épreuve détérioré 1, record 17, French, semblable%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuve%20d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rior%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- impaired proof
1, record 18, English, impaired%20proof
correct, noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coin struck as a proof but which is no longer in mint state, i. e. suffers some form of marking, hairlines, etc., usually through mishandling and/or poor storage rather than through actual circulation use. 1, record 18, English, - impaired%20proof
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related term: proof [CAN]. 1, record 18, English, - impaired%20proof
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- épreuve numismatique abîmée
1, record 18, French, %C3%A9preuve%20numismatique%20ab%C3%AEm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- épreuve numismatique endommagée 1, record 18, French, %C3%A9preuve%20numismatique%20endommag%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- épreuve numismatique détériorée 1, record 18, French, %C3%A9preuve%20numismatique%20d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rior%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- mint lustre
1, record 19, English, mint%20lustre
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- mint bloom 1, record 19, English, mint%20bloom
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
lustre; bloom; sheen: The brightness on the surface of an uncirculated numismatic object resulting from the centrifugal flow of metal caused by striking with dies. 1, record 19, English, - mint%20lustre
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mint lustre or bloom is somewhat frosty in appearance as opposed to the mirror-like smoothness of the field of a proof. Since the lustre of a coin can vary considerably due to factors such as wear, polishing of dies or blanks, exposure to chemicals, humidity, or temperature extremes, etc., it is an important indicator of the condition or grade of a coin. The qualities of lustre are often described by such adjectives as fiery, frosty, light frost, heavy frost, satiny, flat looking, matte, semi-matte, and so on. Although normally brilliant, with time, lustre may become dull, spotted, or discoloured. Lustre is easily worn through with the slightest amount of circulation and strong chemical cleaners will destroy it. Once the mint lustre is gone it cannot be properly restored. 1, record 19, English, - mint%20lustre
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- lustre de frappe
1, record 19, French, lustre%20de%20frappe
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- lustre de pièce nouvellement frappée 1, record 19, French, lustre%20de%20pi%C3%A8ce%20nouvellement%20frapp%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- cameo devices
1, record 20, English, cameo%20devices
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The main elements of a coin with a frosty white lustre that contrast with the fields that are proof or prooflike in appearance. 1, record 20, English, - cameo%20devices
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related terms: cameo contrast, device. 1, record 20, English, - cameo%20devices
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- éléments principaux à effet-camée
1, record 20, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20principaux%20%C3%A0%20effet%2Dcam%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- frosted design
1, record 21, English, frosted%20design
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frosted finish: A dullish, sandblasted appearance deliberately imparted to the raised elements of the motif on proof coins or to parts or the entire surface of matte proof coins. 1, record 21, English, - frosted%20design
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Usually, a proof coin has a raised frosted design or raised frosted design elements on a brilliant field. 1, record 21, English, - frosted%20design
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- motif mat
1, record 21, French, motif%20mat
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- motif givré 1, record 21, French, motif%20givr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fini mat; fini givré : Le fini de toutes les pièces de circulation canadiennes avant 1942 était mat. De 1942 à 1944, certaines pièces présentaient un côté au fini lustré et l'autre au fini mat. À compter de 1945, toutes les pièces de circulation ont un fini lustré des deux côtés car c'est à partir de cette date que l'on chroma tous les coins. Le fini mat est maintenant celui du motif en relief des pièces de qualité épreuve numismatique. 1, record 21, French, - motif%20mat
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habituellement, une pièce au fini épreuve numismatique présente un motif, ou des éléments du motif, en relief mat sur un champ brillant. 1, record 21, French, - motif%20mat
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Prestige Set
1, record 22, English, Prestige%20Set
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The name of the Proof Set between 1971 and 1981. One of the two seven-coin sets introduced in 1971 by the Royal Canadian Mint(the other being the Custom Set), it contained two nickel dollars as well as a one-, five-, ten-, twenty-five-, and fifty-cent pieces. The extra coin displayed the obverse(head side). All coins were double-struck and housed in a leather-covered rectangular case. 1, record 22, English, - Prestige%20Set
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In United States, "Prestige" is a synonym of "Proof". 1, record 22, English, - Prestige%20Set
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- série «de prestige»
1, record 22, French, s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABde%20prestige%C2%BB
former designation, correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- ensemble «de prestige» 1, record 22, French, ensemble%20%C2%ABde%20prestige%C2%BB
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom de l'ensemble épreuve numismatique entre 1971 et 1981. L'un des deux nouveaux ensembles de sept pièces présentés en 1971 par la Monnaie royale canadienne, il comprenait deux pièces de un dollar en nickel et des pièces de un, cinq, dix, vingt-cinq et cinquante cents. La pièce supplémentaire servait à montrer l'avers (le côté face) de la pièce. Frappées deux fois, les pièces étaient présentées dans un écrin rectangulaire recouvert de cuir. 1, record 22, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABde%20prestige%C2%BB
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On le désignait aussi sous le nom de «Coffret de Prestige». 1, record 22, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABde%20prestige%C2%BB
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aux États-Unis, «prestige» est synonyme de «épreuve numismatique». 1, record 22, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABde%20prestige%C2%BB
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- prooflike
1, record 23, English, prooflike
correct, adjective
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- proof-like 1, record 23, English, proof%2Dlike
correct, adjective
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of a coin having a surface as flawless and brilliant, or nearly so, as a proof due to the fact that it is-one of the first coins struck with fresh, new dies;-one of the coins struck from dies originally intended for proofs, then converted to ordinary coinage; or-one of the coins deliberately struck to resemble a proof but struck only once, like an ordinary coin, a highly polished blank being struck with highly polished dies. Coins so produced are sold to collectors as above-average specimens. 1, record 23, English, - prooflike
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The practice of striking special sets of coins using this method first began in Canada in 1953. Actually, the term "proof-like" was first used by a Toronto coin dealer, James E. Charlton, around 1954, as a descriptive for what the RCM had labelled publicly as "uncirculated". Even if the term was eventually widely accepted, the Mint never adopted it and has continued to use "uncirculated". 1, record 23, English, - prooflike
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See related term: uncirculated (1949-1952). 1, record 23, English, - prooflike
Record 23, Key term(s)
- proof like
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- semblable à épreuve
1, record 23, French, semblable%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuve
correct, adjective
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- de qualité «semblable à épreuve» 1, record 23, French, de%20qualit%C3%A9%20%C2%ABsemblable%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuve%C2%BB
correct
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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