1986 Canada Welcome to My World: Elvis Presley Medal - 10 oz. Fine Silver Coin - Tarnished

1986 Canada Welcome to My World: Elvis Presley Medal - 10 oz. Fine Silver Coin - Tarnished

Experience the pinnacle of numismatic history with the legendary "Welcome to My World" coin (medal). Weighing a massive 10 ounces of pure .999 silver and spanning an impressive 104 millimeters, this masterpiece stands as the largest piece ever struck by the Royal Canadian Mint.

Originally intended for a mintage of 2,500, extreme technical challenges during production—including $700+ dies cracking after striking only two or three pieces—forced the Mint to scale back production to a mere 250 pieces worldwide. This historic decision transformed this beautiful tribute into an ultra-rare, highly coveted masterpiece that is virtually impossible to replicate.

Design & Historic Collaboration

The reverse of the coin features a breathtaking design showcasing three meticulously detailed portraits of Elvis Presley, framed by an American eagle motif inspired by his iconic, legendary stage jumpsuits. It is elegantly inscribed with the words: “Elvis Aron Presley, Welcome To My World”.

The obverse bears the prestigious Royal Canadian Mint logo alongside the historic “FG” mark, signifying an unprecedented, one-of-a-kind cross-border collaboration between the Canadian Mint's engravers and Frank Gasparro, the legendary former Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint (designer of the Lincoln Cent Reverse and the Kennedy Half Dollar). This marks the first and only known cooperation of its kind between the two nations, adding an unmatched layer of historical significance and mystique to this coin.

Key Features

• Historic Rarity: The largest coin/medal ever struck by the Royal Canadian Mint.

• Ultra-Low Mintage: Strictly limited to just 250 pieces globally due to the extreme complexity of the striking process.

• Premium Presentation: Due to its massive 104mm size, this coin is not encapsulated. Instead, it is housed in a luxurious, velvet-lined cherry wood presentation case.

• Guaranteed Authenticity: Each individual piece is uniquely numbered and certified on the edge before leaving the Ottawa Mint plant, arriving with its official Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

• High Investment Potential: Originally issued in 1986 for $325 CAD, this rare collectible immediately sold out and now commands a current selling value of $3,700 CAD.

Product Specifications

• Year Struck: 1986

• Mintage: 250 pieces (Third lowest mintage in the entire set)

• Metal Content: 10 oz of .999 Pure Silver

• Diameter: 104 mm

• Included: Original Velvet-lined Cherry Wood Case