SKU# OK166784EB
2018 $3 Pure Silver Gold-Plated Coin - Canadian Coasts: Atlantic Coves
Selective gold plating adds to this SQUARE-shaped celebration of Atlantic Canada!
Specifications
Composition : 99.99% pure silver
Finish : proof with selective gold plating
Weight (g): 11.72
Diameter (mm): 27 x 27
Edge: plain
Face value:3-dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)
Artists: Maurade Baynton (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Description
The lighthouses of Atlantic Canada embody the history and spirit of the rocky eastern shores, where the landscape shifts from soaring cliffs to picture-perfect coves. The last stop on the Canadian Coasts journey visits the Atlantic coast, where the sun rises first in Canada. On the square-shaped reverse, a selectively gold-plated arrangement of iconic images highlights Atlantic Canada’s rich maritime heritage, while emphasizing Canada’s enduring connection with the sea.
Special features:
Design:
The sun rises over the East Coast in this coin by Maurade Baynton, where the craggy rocks symbolize the rugged coastline and its many sheltered coves. From its central position, the gold-plated sun casts a warm morning light that illuminates Canada’s oldest operational lighthouse, the Sambro Island Lighthouse, one of many such landmarks that embody the region’s history and spirit. An impressively sized marine mammal, the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) symbolizes the diverse marine life found in the waters of the North Atlantic and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, where whale-watching has become a popular tourist attraction. Anchoring the corners of the design is the lobster (Homarus americanus), an icon of the Atlantic fishing culture and an economic powerhouse. Gold plating also highlights the rim that frames the reverse, to reinforce the idea that everything in nature is beautifully interconnected. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
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Packaging:
Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell protected by a black beauty box.
Shipping & Handling
Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses. USPS Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express are also available for an additional charge. International shipping is via the eBay Global Shipping Program.
Additional Information
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Photos:
When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed. Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered. These photos were taken through the plastic cling film that protects the coins; any dust, etc., on the outside surface of the capsules doesn’t affect the coins.
Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We place the coin at an angle, in some photos, to better depict the mirror bright finishes. However, angling the coin usually results in one side of the coin being slightly out of focus.
Our goal is to provide clear, high definition photos that accurately represent the coin(s) offered in each of our eBay listings. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just “artist’s conception” drawings from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits.