PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

THE GREAT TRAIL – 2017 $25 1.5 oz Fine Silver Rectangular Coin – Royal Canadian Mint

 

Celebrate a unique Canadian achievement with this unique rectangular coin honouring the connection of The Great Trail by Trans Canada Trail—in time for Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation!

 

SPECIAL FEATURES

• The realization of a dream can only be celebrated once. Mark the historic connection of The Great Trail by Trans Canada Trail with this unique rectangular coin that echoes the shape of a fold-out map.
• Dynamic design beautifully enhanced with colour will entice adventurers of all ages to set out on The Great Trail to experience the many activities and sights depicted on the coin.
• A must-have keepsake to mark two monumental Canadian milestones – the connection of The Great Trail and Canada’s 150th anniversary.
• The connection of the 24,000 km of The Great Trail is an impressive and uniquely Canadian achievement that will fill every person living in Canada with pride. A wonderful keepsake for anyone who has donated to its cause, participated in its creation, or explored its trail network.

 

DESIGN

Canadian artist Steve Hepburn has created a dynamic design that focuses on a pair of hikers selectively enhanced with colour to draw the viewer in to explore The Great Trail of Canada. The hikers are walking away from the viewer, towards the centre of the coin where the logo for the
Trans Canada Trail is depicted in full colour with CANADA engraved on the left, and the face value ($25) and year (2017) engraved on the right. A series of vignettes along the outer edge of the design illustrate the Trail’s diverse landscapes and the popular ways in which the Trail can be
explored. Clockwise from the upper right corner: agricultural lands nestled in foothills; cycling along a rural trail; canoeing through wetlands, with horseback riding above; backpacking across rocky terrain where colourful wildflowers fill the open spaces; snowmobiling up a hill; cross-country skiing across open terrain with snow-covered evergreens.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Mintage: 5,500
Material: 99.99% pure silver
Finish: Proof
Weight: 47.35 g
Diameter: 49.8 x 28.6 mm
Edge: Plain
Certificate: Serialized