The year 2021 marked the 100th anniversary of the launch of Bluenose, the Grand Banks fishing schooner whose racing feats and indomitable spirit earned her the title of “Queen of the North Atlantic.” This 2021 fine silver proof dollar turns back the clock to commemorate Canada’s sailing ambassador and the visionary naval architect behind her design. The dual design simultaneously celebrates Bluenose architect William J. Roué’s vision and its fulfillment with the birth of a racing champion. In keeping with the era of 1921, the obverse features the effigy of King George V by Sir E. B. MacKennal. Mintage is limited to 30,000 pieces.
The design takes you back in time to the birth of a Canadian icon, as William J. Roué puts the finishing touches on what would be his greatest legacy. Using the original hull profile blueprint, the Royal Canadian Mint has created a mirror image that aligns with the portrait of Bluenose under full sail. The original hand-drawn blueprints contain an incredible amount of detail and, in 1963, were used to build the replica ship, Bluenose II. The blueprints remained in the Roué family and now reside at the Canadian Museum of History.
Diameter: 36.07mm
Material: SILVER
Fineness: 0.9999
Weight: 23.17 grams
Bullion Weight: 0.7437 Troy Ounces