The silver coin contains 2 troy ounces of. 9999 fine silver and comes accompanied with a bronze medallion repeating the same braille design from the silver coin’s reverse, to provide a more tactile experience for the set owner. Only 3,000 of these sets were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. This set is in like new condition and comes accompanied by all of its original mint packaging, including a clamshell display case, outer cardboard storage box, and a numbered certificate of authenticity, showing that this is set #609 out of 3,000 minted. All photos are of the actual set up for sale and are taken at different angles and in different lighting in order to best capture the overall appearance and quality of the coin and medallion. In the wake of the First World War, and the Halifax Explosion that left hundreds blind or partially sighted, seven visionaries saw beyond the tragedy and held fast to their ideal that those injured could lead productive lives, nurture their talents, and ultimately fulfill their dreams. As our first coin designed by a partially sighted artist, and the first to feature braille, this keepsake is testament to the power of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s (CNIB) vision. A beautiful coin that honors those who serve the needs of the blind. This coin is the first RCM coin designed by a partially sighted artist! This coin is the first RCM coin to feature braille! Vibrant green draws your eye to the center of your coin where an overlaid sun and moon convey the passage of time. But on closer observation, the sun and moon become an iris, and the curved horizon, an eyelid, with eyelashes that stand as trees honoring the founders oft the CNIB. INCLUDES A BRONZE MEDALLION! This set also includes a bronze medallion to deliver a tactile experience of touching braille to read “CNIB 1918 – 2018 INCA” on the obverse. COMMEMORATES A DISTINCTLY CANADIAN INSTITUTION! This set is a unique collectible that commemorates a distinctly Canadian institution-a source of national pride with a 100-year legacy and an enduring vision for the future. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1 (this set is #609). Only 3,000 sets were made available worldwide. 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! If you are not fully satisfied with any item, for any reason, simply return it to us. And international coins at competitive prices!