1999 Canada Millennium Nunavut Specimen Set | Royal Canadian Mint

1999 Canada Millennium Nunavut Specimen Set | Royal Canadian Mint | Original Case & Outer Box

Offered for sale is a 1999 Royal Canadian Mint Millennium Nunavut Specimen Set, presented in its original mint case and outer box. This highly collectible seven-coin set was issued to commemorate the creation of Nunavut, Canada’s newest territory, established on April 1, 1999. The set features a special Nunavut $2 coin, replacing the standard Polar Bear Toonie found in the regular specimen set.

Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, specimen sets are specially struck using carefully prepared dies and planchets, resulting in exceptional detail and a distinctive finish featuring frosted relief against finely lined backgrounds. The 1999 Nunavut edition is particularly sought after due to its low mintage and unique commemorative theme. Only 45,104 setswere produced, making it the lowest-mintage Canadian specimen set issued in two decades.

Set Includes:

1¢ Cent
5¢ Nickel
10¢ Dime
25¢ Quarter
50¢ Half Dollar
$1 Loon Dollar
$2 Nunavut Commemorative Toonie

Features:

Country: Canada
Issuer: Royal Canadian Mint
Year: 1999
Finish: Specimen
Theme: Millennium Nunavut Commemorative Issue
Mintage: 45,104 Sets
Presentation: Original Mint Case and Outer Box
Certificate of Authenticity Included (if present)
Official Royal Canadian Mint Issue
Collector Display Packaging

The 1999 Millennium Nunavut Specimen Set marks an important moment in Canadian history and numismatics. The specially designed Nunavut Toonie, combined with the low mintage and premium specimen finish, has made this set a favourite among collectors of modern Canadian coinage.

New Old Stock (NOS)

This set comes from the inventory of a closed collectibles store and is considered new old stock merchandise. It has been carefully stored and preserved in its original packaging, making it an excellent opportunity for collectors seeking authentic Royal Canadian Mint products.

Please review all photographs carefully to assess the condition of the coins, presentation case, outer box, certificate, and any accompanying materials before purchasing.

A beautiful and collectible Royal Canadian Mint issue commemorating the creation of Nunavut, featuring the exclusive Nunavut Toonie and low-mintage specimen finish, making it an excellent addition to any Canadian coin collection or specimen set series.