CANADA $15 2014 Matte Proof Set 'Exploring Canada'
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As long as there
have been people on Earth, there have been explorers-pioneering
individuals with one eye trained on the horizon, eager to know what lies
beyond and always ready to break a new trail towards the future. But
their adventure never ends, because every destination inspires another.
Exploration-that irrepressible spirit of discovery-fuels the life and
passion of individuals. It drives the evolution of their community, and
ultimately shapes the future of their nation.
Canadian artist
John Mantha has created an energizing design of five men shooting the
rapids aboard a birch bark canoe that typified the fur trade. The Native
oarsman at the helm represents the inter-cultural alliances that were
critical to the fur trade's success, and the diverse manner of dress
among the men illustrates the extent to which The Voyageurs adopted
Native ways of life. The treacherous waterway with its rocky outcrops is
characteristic of the dangerous terrain The Voyageurs had to navigate;
just one of many perils that were ever-present in the wilderness.
Specifications:
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 15,000
Weight (g): 23.17 x10 - 7.45oz ASW
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Face Value: $15
Finish: Matte Proof (some coins with beautiful golden toning)
Edge: Serrated
This Deluxe Set Includes:
- The Voyageurs
- The Gold Rush
- The Arctic Expedition
- The Vikings
- The West Coast Exploration
- Pioneering mapmakers
- The Wild Rivers Exploration
- Building The Canadian Pacific Railway
- Scientific Exploration
- Space Exploration
in Deluxe box w/certificates
Please view the picture for the actual item you will receive shown exactly in the photo.
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