Putin – 1 oz, 38mm, Proof, .999 Fine Silver Coin

The Premier Canadian Mint proudly presents the Silver Putin Coin, a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and numismatic excellence. Commissioned under the late Mint Master Peter S. Vinczer, this exquisite 38mm proof-quality coin, triple-struck in .999 fine silver, emerged from months of meticulous design, from hand-sculpted plasticine to precision-hobbed dies. With an exacting rejection rate, only flawless specimens bear the Mint’s distinguished mark, embodying our unwavering commitment to perfection.

This coin honours Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, a figure who ascended from humble origins in Leningrad, born October 7, 1952, to become a defining leader of modern Russia. A former KGB intelligence officer and law graduate of Leningrad State University, Putin’s resolute governance since 1999 has restored stability and pride to a nation reeling from the Soviet collapse. His strategic vision curbed oligarchic excess, reduced poverty from 29% to 12% between 2000 and 2012, and elevated GDP per capita from $1,330 to over $14,000, revitalizing Russia’s economy through energy and infrastructure.  His administration’s emphasis on sovereignty also resonates, banning GMO foods, resisting Western cultural influence, and promoting traditional values appeal to Russians who see these as bulwarks against globalization’s downsides.