2017-02-18 Sat

The 2017 $3 Heart of Our Nation Silver Coin was released by Canada to celebrate the nation’s 150th anniversary. The coin depicts national symbols like landmarks, wildlife and artefacts. It is the last coin belonging to the "2017 Canada 150 Most Affordable Pure Silver 2-Coin Subscription" series. This one-quarter troy ounce 99.99% pure silver coin can be purchased for CAD $19.95.

The placement of the symbols represents their location on a Canadian map. The maple leaf is depicted on the centre. Other inscriptions include 2017, CANADA, and 150 YEARS ANS. Obverses feature the common portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with inscriptions of ELIZABETH II, D G REGINA and 3 DOLLARS.

The mintage limit of this 99.99% pure silver 7.96 grams 3 dollars is unlimited and the coin comes in a folder-style packaging