Scarce, popular, beautiful, and visually impressive in the big five-ounce 65 mm format, the. 2017 Big Coins series features the iconic designs originally created by Alex Colville in 1967 for Canada’s centennial celebration. Mintage of this coin is limited to just 2,150. The design for the ten cents denomination presents a mackerel fish as a symbol of continuity. While the original 1967 version was struck in about two grams of. 500 silver, this 2017 version has grown to a 65 mm diameter with a weight of more than five ounces (157.6 grams) of pure silver. The finish on the Big Coin is the finest quality double struck proof, and the mackerel has been enhanced with a layer of 24 karat gold, creating a spectacular work of numismatic art. Even the obverse portrait of Queen Elizabeth is special, featuring the effigy in use in 1967 with selective gold plating on the Queen’s gown. NumisCan Coins and Jewelry is committed to providing an exceptional experience every time you shop with us. All items are carefully described indicating their condition and stating whether the image is the actual item or a stock image. Unless otherwise noted, Royal Canadian Mint coins are “mint direct” original new condition with case, box and COA. Sometimes errors can happen, and we want to do everything possible to make it right! We are working on listing over 5,000 different coin items. If you are looking for something you don’t see, please send us a message. US / International Buyers.