Overview

The 1999 "Sighting of the Queen Charlotte Islands" 8-Coin Silver Proof Set commemorates the 225th anniversary of Juan Pérez's voyage and the first European sighting of the Queen Charlotte Islands. Each coin in this set is struck in sterling silver, comprising 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. The set includes the following denominations:

• $2 Coin
• $1 Coin
• 50-Cent Coin
• 25-Cent Coin
• 10-Cent Coin
• 5-Cent Coin
• 1-Cent Coin
• Medallion

Collectively, these coins contain a total of 1.7 ounces of silver