Today’s mints don’t rely heavily on proof coinage for quality-assurance thanks to more advanced production technologies. They are also used for archival purposes. When a mint runs a coin issue, it creates some early samples to help with checking the quality and ensuring that the run will be successful. With a combination of proof and specimen coins, we have something for every collector. These beautiful coins help celebrate some of the most noteworthy events in Canadian history. At Colonial Acres Coins, we have an extensive selection of Canadian commemorative and proof silver dollars dating back to 1971.