Kathleen “Kit” Coleman: Pioneer Journalist - Pure Silver Proof Set (2023)

In a time when women journalists were limited to writing about the female perspective and women’s issues, Kathleen “Kit” Blake Coleman (1856-1915) helped pave the way for better representation in newsrooms across Canada. Known to her many readers as “Kit,” the intrepid reporter made history 125 years ago by becoming North America’s first accredited woman war correspondent. She helped establish the Canadian Women’s Press Club in 1904 and served as its first president, and later became the first syndicated woman columnist in Canada.

“Kit” Coleman is honoured on the 2023 Proof Dollar, and you’ll find an enhanced version of it in this seven-piece set. Each coin—one of every denomination, even 50 cents—has been meticulously crafted in 99.99% pure silver. But the unmistakable star of the set is “Kit” Coleman herself, whose portrait is part of the gold-plated collage on the coin’s reverse.

Own a selectively gold-plated version of the 2023 Proof Dollar honouring “Kit” Coleman.

Special features

• A journalism pioneer. One of Canada’s most successful early presswomen and a woman of many firsts, journalist Kathleen “Kit” Blake Coleman is honoured on Canada’s Proof Dollar in 2023, which marks the 125^ᵗʰ anniversary of her becoming North America’s first accredited woman war correspondent.
• Your proof dollar for 2023. Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, the annual Fine Silver Proof Dollar is a flagship collector coin and one of the year’s most anticipated collectibles.
• Limited supply. Only 20,000 sets available worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

Packaging

Your fine silver proof set is presented in Royal Canadian Mint-branded book-style packaging with a removable lens for easy viewing.