2000 Steeplechase 50 cent Silver proof Coin “PR69” Start Price CAD 35.00 Current Price CAD 35.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 11, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 11, 2008 Location 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia See more about '2000 Steeplechase 50 cent Silver proof Coin “PR69”' Description 1840 - 2000 Steeplechase 50 cent Silver proof Coin “PR69”   This $0.50 proof double date coin is 92.5% Fine Silver with Heavy Cameo is part of the Canadian Sport Series.  Each coin in this series was chosen for its outstanding quality for Canadian Sport Series Sets.  The Canadian Sport Series was limited to 50,000 divided by four different coins in the series; Hockey, Curling, Steeplechase and 5 Pin Bowling.   The finish detail on the obverse is heavy frosted cameo and reverse side is Frosted relief mirrored background.   The very beautiful mirror finish makes this coin hard to photograph, but makes an outstanding collectable.                 This coin is hand made at The Royal Canadian Mint.  The 92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu.  Fine Silver blank is handpicked and stamped two or three times.  It is then carefully inspected before being encapsulated.    It is my opinion that this coin is “MS69” using universal grading standards.      This coin HAS NOT been handled by bare hands.  THIS IS A BAD PRACTICE WITH ANY COINS ESPECIALLY SILVER.     DESIGNER - Obv- Dora de Pedery-hunt,   ENGRAVER – Obv – Dora de Pedery-hunt Rev- Susan Taylor                                     COMPOSITION: 92.5%, Silver, 7.5% Cu MINTAGE: 12,500 approximately WEIGHT: Grams: 9.3                            EDGE: Reeded DIAMETER: 27.13                      THICKNESS: N/A FINISH: Proof   RETURN POLICY:  The successful bidder will have 7 days (seven days) to examine this item and if they feel it is not the quality I have described, they are welcome to return the item for a full refund.  Refund will not be paid until buyer agrees to cancel sale through eBay.  Please it is not necessary to be rude or threaten negative feedback to receive a refund.  Full refund will be paid through Paypal immediately. **NOTE: We ship anywhere in North America and Europe by letter post.  Unless Xpresspost is listed in auction.  If you want XpressPost, Tracking number and insurance please let me know and I will give you the fees for this service.  PAYMENT: We prefer Paypal, {for faster and safer transactions between seller and buyer} but will accept cashiers cheques and money orders that can be cashed in Canada.  We accept personal checks from serious Canadian collectors with feedback of 50 or more and 99% positive rating and regular US customers only.  COMBINE SHIPPING: We combine shipping on multiple purchases.  All items must be purchased within a 10 day period unless prior arrangements are made.  Email first if paying by personal cheque.  Good Luck, email if any questions. donreta@shaw.ca     On 11-Nov-08 at 13:16:00 EST, seller added the following information: Sellers: Get your own map of past buyers. Fast. Simple. Place a Bid!