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PROOF COINS [22 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 2017-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- finish
1, record 2, English, finish
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The way in which a coin surface is prepared. 1, record 2, English, - finish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the RCM [Royal Canadian Mint], coins can be struck in proof, specimen, brilliant uncirculated, and circulating quality. 1, record 2, English, - finish
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fini
1, record 2, French, fini
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Façon dont la couche extérieure d'une pièce est apprêtée. 2, record 2, French, - fini
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À la MRC [Monnaie royale canadienne], les pièces peuvent être frappées pour que leur fini soit de qualité épreuve numismatique, spécimen, brillant hors-circulation, ou circulation. 1, record 2, French, - fini
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- frosted finish
1, record 3, English, frosted%20finish
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- frosted effect 1, record 3, English, frosted%20effect
correct
- frosted appearance 1, record 3, English, frosted%20appearance
correct
- matte finish 1, record 3, English, matte%20finish
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dullish, sandblasted appearance deliberately imparted to the raised elements of the motif on proof coins or to parts of or to the entire surface of matte proof coins. 2, record 3, English, - frosted%20finish
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fini mat
1, record 3, French, fini%20mat
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fini givré 1, record 3, French, fini%20givr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- ton mat 1, record 3, French, ton%20mat
correct, masculine noun
- surface matte 1, record 3, French, surface%20matte
correct, feminine noun
- texture matte 1, record 3, French, texture%20matte
correct, feminine noun
- effet mat 1, record 3, French, effet%20mat
correct, masculine noun
- apparence matte 1, record 3, French, apparence%20matte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
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. 2, record 3, French, - fini%20mat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuñación de moneda
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- acabado mate
1, record 3, Spanish, acabado%20mate
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surface Treatment of Metals
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brilliant
1, record 4, English, brilliant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- brilliant quality 1, record 4, English, brilliant%20quality
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The quality of finish on specimen and brilliant uncirculated coins, and on the field of proof coins. 1, record 4, English, - brilliant
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitements de surface des métaux
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- brillant
1, record 4, French, brillant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- de qualité brillant 1, record 4, French, de%20qualit%C3%A9%20brillant
correct
- bruni 1, record 4, French, bruni
correct, France
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité de fini des pièces de qualité spécimen et au fini brillant hors-circulation, et du champ des pièces de qualité épreuve numismatique. 1, record 4, French, - brillant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un fini bruni s'obtient en polissant (ou brunissant), à l'aide d'un brunissoir, la surface des flans pour les rendre brillants, sans aucune aspérité de surface. 1, record 4, French, - brillant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Investment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gold coin
1, record 5, English, gold%20coin
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- gold piece 2, record 5, English, gold%20piece
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To mark the patriation of the Canadian Constitution, the Mint issued a limited quantity of proof 22 Karat $100 gold coins. 3, record 5, English, - gold%20coin
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Investissements et placements
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pièce d'or
1, record 5, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20d%27or
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pièce en or 2, record 5, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20en%20or
correct, feminine noun
- pièce de monnaie d'or 3, record 5, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20monnaie%20d%27or
correct, feminine noun
- pièce de monnaie en or 3, record 5, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20monnaie%20en%20or
correct, feminine noun
- monnaie d'or 3, record 5, French, monnaie%20d%27or
correct, feminine noun
- monnaie en or 3, record 5, French, monnaie%20en%20or
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour signaler le rapatriement de la Constitution canadienne, la Monnaie a émis une quantité limitée de pièces d'or de 22 carats d'une valeur de 100$, de qualité épreuve numismatique. 4, record 5, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20d%27or
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Monedas y billetes
- Inversiones
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- moneda de oro
1, record 5, Spanish, moneda%20de%20oro
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, 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
- satin interior
1, record 6, English, satin%20interior
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- satin-lined interior 1, record 6, English, satin%2Dlined%20interior
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The display cases for the annually produced collectors’ coins and sets are usually lined with satin, beige for the Gold coins, red for the Proof Set, and blue for the Specimen Set, the Silver Commemorative Dollars being presented in cases lined with a red satin-finish felt. The other numismatic coins or sets are presented in cases adapted to the theme of the coins. 1, record 6, English, - satin%20interior
Record 6, Key term(s)
- satin lined interior
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- doublure de satin
1, record 6, French, doublure%20de%20satin
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- intérieur doublé de satin 1, record 6, French, int%C3%A9rieur%20doubl%C3%A9%20de%20satin
correct, masculine noun
- intérieur de satin 1, record 6, French, int%C3%A9rieur%20de%20satin
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'intérieur des coffrets, écrins et étuis de présentation pour les pièces de collection émises annuellement est habituellement doublé de satin, beige pour les pièces en or, rouge pour l'ensemble épreuve numismatique, et bleu pour l'ensemble spécimen, les dollars commémoratifs en argent étant présentés dans des coffrets ou écrins à doublure de feutre satiné rouge. Les autres pièces ou ensembles numismatiques sont offerts dans des coffrets ou étuis de présentation aux formes et couleurs adaptées au thème de chaque émission. 1, record 6, French, - doublure%20de%20satin
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
- square rim
1, record 7, English, square%20rim
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The perfect right angle at the point where the flat of the rim(noun) meets the edge(noun), a requirement on modern proof coins. 1, record 7, English, - square%20rim
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The square rim is a result of the heavy pressure of the coining press in striking proof coins. The pressure forces the metal to flow out to the rims, to the limiting confines of the collar die. The rims thus have a more finished, square look, as opposed to the more rounded rims of a business strike. 1, record 7, English, - square%20rim
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See related terms: rim (noun), edge (noun), wire edge [USA]. 1, record 7, English, - square%20rim
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- arête carrée
1, record 7, French, ar%C3%AAte%20carr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- bordure carrée 1, record 7, French, bordure%20carr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- bord carré 1, record 7, French, bord%20carr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- tranche carrée 1, record 7, French, tranche%20carr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle droit parfait au point de rencontre entre le plat du cordon et la tranche d'une pièce de monnaie, une caractéristique des pièces de qualité épreuve numismatique actuelles. 1, record 7, French, - ar%C3%AAte%20carr%C3%A9e
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
- corresponding strike
1, record 9, English, corresponding%20strike
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, 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 9, English, - corresponding%20strike
Record number: 9, 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 9, English, - corresponding%20strike
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pièce correspondante
1, record 9, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20correspondante
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- monnaie correspondante 1, record 9, French, monnaie%20correspondante
correct, feminine noun
- frappe correspondante 1, record 9, French, frappe%20correspondante
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, 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 9, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20correspondante
Record number: 9, 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 9, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20correspondante
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
- frosted
1, record 10, English, frosted
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, 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 10, English, - frosted
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See related terms: satin finish, frosted brilliant (Canada), finish. 1, record 10, English, - frosted
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mat
1, record 10, French, mat
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- givré 1, record 10, French, givr%C3%A9
correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fini mat : 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 10, French, - mat
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au Canada, privilégier l'usage de «mat»; ce terme se rapporte au fini des éléments en relief sur une pièce de qualité épreuve numismatique. En France, «mat» se dit par opposition à «bruni». Un fini mat s'obtient en ponçant les surfaces à givrer (mater ou matir) à l'aide d'un matoir. 1, record 10, French, - mat
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
- Commemorative Nickel Dollar
1, record 11, English, Commemorative%20Nickel%20Dollar
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, 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 11, English, - Commemorative%20Nickel%20Dollar
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dollar commémoratif en nickel
1, record 11, French, dollar%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20en%20nickel
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, 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 11, French, - dollar%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20en%20nickel
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
- pyx
1, record 12, English, pyx
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A box at the British mint in which specimen coins are kept to be tested for weight and purity. 1, record 12, English, - pyx
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From each production run, coins are randomly selected and placed in a receptacle for annual testing by independent assay as proof that no debasement has taken place. 1, record 12, English, - pyx
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- boîte d'échantillons
1, record 12, French, bo%C3%AEte%20d%27%C3%A9chantillons
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- boîte à monnaies 1, record 12, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20monnaies
correct, feminine noun, France
- pyxide 1, record 12, French, pyxide
correct, feminine noun
- pyxis 1, record 12, French, pyxis
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boîte dans laquelle on met les échantillons de pièces pris au hasard en cours de frappe en vue de la contre-vérification annuelle par un tiers du poids et de la pureté du métal des pièces. 1, record 12, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20d%27%C3%A9chantillons
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
- commemorative dollar
1, record 13, English, commemorative%20dollar
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coin with a commemorative theme and a face value of one dollar, struck since 1935 by the Royal Canadian Mint, mostly in silver, occasionally in nickel. 1, record 13, English, - commemorative%20dollar
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Until 1980, the Commemorative Silver Dollars were struck with a brilliant uncirculated finish; since 1981, the RCM has produced these coins in proof finish as well, and these in greater quantity. 1, record 13, English, - commemorative%20dollar
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- dollar commémoratif
1, record 13, French, dollar%20comm%C3%A9moratif
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de monnaie à motif commémoratif et d'une valeur nominale d'un dollar frappée par la Monnaie royale canadienne depuis 1935, le plus souvent en argent, parfois, en nickel. 1, record 13, French, - dollar%20comm%C3%A9moratif
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jusqu'en 1980, les dollars commémoratifs en argent ont été frappés au fini brillant hors-circulation. Depuis 1981, la MRC les produit également, et en plus grand nombre, en version épreuve numismatique. 1, record 13, French, - dollar%20comm%C3%A9moratif
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
- multiple-struck coin
1, record 14, English, multiple%2Dstruck%20coin
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
multiple-struck: Said of a coin produced by more than two blows of a pair of dies on a blank. 1, record 14, English, - multiple%2Dstruck%20coin
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The coins in the Proof Set and those sold as proof or brilliant uncirculated by the RCM are struck twice or more. 1, record 14, English, - multiple%2Dstruck%20coin
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pièce à frappe multiple
1, record 14, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20%C3%A0%20frappe%20multiple
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- pièce frappée plusieurs fois 1, record 14, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20frapp%C3%A9e%20plusieurs%20fois
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
à frappe multiple; frappé plusieurs fois : Se dit d'une pièce de monnaie produite par plus de deux chocs d'une paire de coins sur un flan. 1, record 14, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20%C3%A0%20frappe%20multiple
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pièces de qualité épreuve numismatique ou au fini brillant hors-circulation vendues par la MRC en ensembles ou à l'unité sont frappées deux fois ou plus. 1, record 14, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20%C3%A0%20frappe%20multiple
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
- against a
1, record 15, English, against%20a
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- on a 1, record 15, English, on%20a
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, 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 15, English, - against%20a
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- sur
1, record 15, French, sur
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- sur un 1, record 15, French, sur%20un
correct
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, 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 15, French, - sur
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
- frosted lettering
1, record 16, English, frosted%20lettering
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, 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 16, English, - frosted%20lettering
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- caractères mats
1, record 16, French, caract%C3%A8res%20mats
correct, masculine noun, plural, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- caractères matés 1, record 16, French, caract%C3%A8res%20mat%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
- caractères givrés 1, record 16, French, caract%C3%A8res%20givr%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, 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 16, French, - caract%C3%A8res%20mats
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
- commemorative
1, record 17, English, commemorative
correct, adjective
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, 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 17, English, - commemorative
Record number: 17, 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 17, English, - commemorative
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- commémoratif
1, record 17, French, comm%C3%A9moratif
correct, adjective
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, 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 17, French, - comm%C3%A9moratif
Record number: 17, 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 17, French, - comm%C3%A9moratif
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
- frosted relief
1, record 18, English, frosted%20relief
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, 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 18, English, - frosted%20relief
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- relief mat
1, record 18, French, relief%20mat
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- relief maté 1, record 18, French, relief%20mat%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- relief givré 1, record 18, French, relief%20givr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, 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 18, French, - relief%20mat
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
- Prestige Set
1, record 19, English, Prestige%20Set
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, 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 19, English, - Prestige%20Set
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In United States, "Prestige" is a synonym of "Proof". 1, record 19, English, - Prestige%20Set
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- série «de prestige»
1, record 19, French, s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABde%20prestige%C2%BB
former designation, correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- ensemble «de prestige» 1, record 19, French, ensemble%20%C2%ABde%20prestige%C2%BB
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, 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 19, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABde%20prestige%C2%BB
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On le désignait aussi sous le nom de «Coffret de Prestige». 1, record 19, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABde%20prestige%C2%BB
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aux États-Unis, «prestige» est synonyme de «épreuve numismatique». 1, record 19, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABde%20prestige%C2%BB
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
- frosted design
1, record 20, English, frosted%20design
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, 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 20, English, - frosted%20design
Record number: 20, 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 20, English, - frosted%20design
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- motif mat
1, record 20, French, motif%20mat
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- motif givré 1, record 20, French, motif%20givr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, 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 20, French, - motif%20mat
Record number: 20, 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 20, French, - motif%20mat
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
- prooflike
1, record 21, English, prooflike
correct, adjective
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- proof-like 1, record 21, English, proof%2Dlike
correct, adjective
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, 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 21, English, - prooflike
Record number: 21, 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 21, English, - prooflike
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See related term: uncirculated (1949-1952). 1, record 21, English, - prooflike
Record 21, Key term(s)
- proof like
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- semblable à épreuve
1, record 21, French, semblable%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuve
correct, adjective
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- de qualité «semblable à épreuve» 1, record 21, French, de%20qualit%C3%A9%20%C2%ABsemblable%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuve%C2%BB
correct
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- uniform inking 1, record 22, English, uniform%20inking
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
v. "proof", starting : mise en marche paper rolls : bobines de papier-machine en blanc(imprime d’un seul côté de la feuille)-machine à retiration(imprime au recto et au verso) press : presse justified lines : ligne keyboard : clavier : caster : fondeuse bed of machine : marbre : quoins :coins imposing : imposition : chase :coins 1, record 22, English, - uniform%20inking
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- encrage uniforme 1, record 22, French, encrage%20uniforme
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
imprimerie (v. Lar. arts & métiers 1, record 22, French, - encrage%20uniforme
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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