2007 is the 10th anniversary of coinage from the Lasqueti Mint. The Mint is distinguishing this year’s coinage with a double date, 1997-2007. This date appears on the new 1/2 oz and 1/10oz coins. The 1/2oz .999 silver coins are the second in the Cascadia series and feature the Cascadia reverse with the Rufus Humming Bird while the obverse sports a new design of the beloved Western Tree Frog. This coin comes in two finishes, Proof $72.00 and Brilliant Uncirculated $40.00. The famous Dory 1/10oz coind with the wreath of marijuana flowers on the reverse is also dual dated 1997-2007 and comes in two finishes, Specimen and Brilliant Uncirculated. The Dory is available in both pure .9999 gold (Sp $130.00. BU $120.00) and the very rare .9999 silver (Sp $18.00, BU $15.00).

Brilliant Uncirculated

Brilliant Uncirculated

Common Reverse

Proof Obverse

The Lasqueti Mint also minted a coin for Salst Spring Island dated 2007 in silver with a weight of 1/2oz .999 silver and a value of $$50.00 (Salt Spring Dollars).

The final minting adventure for the Mint this year will be coining the President’s medal for the Canadian Numismatic Association. This is an honor for the Mint and shows the high esteem in which the Mint is held by the numismatic community. The medal will be 1/2 oz of .999 silver 29.8mm with an obverse design of script indicating the years of service, the President’s name and the initials CNA adorned with two maple leaves. The reverse will feature a reproduction of the “Wild Man” design from an early German State Tallar. The Mint has reservered 50 of the 250 medals for our subscribers. This medal will not be available to the general public. If you wish to have one of these medals please CONTACT US NOW at 250-333-8868 or tollinglqmintcom so we can set aside your strike number when we do the run. Cost is $40.00 plus shipping.

Proof Obverse

Proof Reverse

This past year has seen many upgrades at the Mint. We cut a hole in the floor and poured a slab of concrete for the drop hammer so the entire building no longer bounces when we strike a coin. With the addition of a CNC machine and a computer operated kiln we have been able to manufacture our own dies entirely in house. This is a very big deal! Have a party or at least get out your kazoo and blow a TA DA! With these innovations we are now able to do all the creation and execution of our art on the Island.

We are concerned about the pedigree of the metals we use. We hope, in the near future, to be able to guarantee that our coins are made only from Canadian precious metals for which the chain of custody is known, and that have been mined and refine with environmentally and socially kind processes.

We hope these coins bring you as much pleasure as we have had in making them.

Peace be with you,
Tolling