Up for sale are two (2) silver coins commemorating the. (photos #1 thru #4). Is of proof quality and depicts the HMS Shannon as it is leaving the Halifax harbor during the. Is a 1/2 ounce proof coin in a 34 mm diameter with a. Also in this set is a 3/4 ounce silver coin […]
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Large format coin commemorates War of 1812. The War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canadas history: it profoundly influenced Canadas sense of identity and united French- and English-speaking inhabitants, Indigenous communities, farmers, soldiers, artisans and others in an effort to preserve their ways of life from American invasion. Two-hundred years ago, the […]
Coin shown is one chosen at random from those available. This listing includes the coin, COA, case and outer cardboard box. This coin was nominated in the “Most Historically Significant Coin” category for 2013-dated coins of the Krause Publications’ annual Coin of the Year awards. Mintage is just 1,490. The coin contains 5 oz of […]