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*FLOAT PLANES ON THE MACKENZIE RIVER – CELEBRATING CANADA’S 150TH – 2017 $10 1/2 oz Pure Silver Coin
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*FLOAT PLANES ON THE MACKENZIE RIVER – CELEBRATING CANADA’S 150TH – 2017 $10 1/2 oz Pure Silver Coin
From colourful flora to iconic fauna and landmarks, the breathtaking photographs of Canadian Geographic reflect the rich diversity of the Canadian experience. The sixth coin in the Celebrating Canada’s 150th 13-coin series showcases the untamed wilderness of the Northwest Territories, where nature’s most colourful phenomenon lights up the night sky.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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SIXTH in an exciting 13-coin series: As Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary, embark on a cross-country collecting experience with a stunning series that showcases Canada’s iconic flora, fauna, landscapes and landmarks!
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This collaborative series between the Royal Canadian Mint and Canadian Geographic magazine features striking designs based on unforgettable photographs from the bi-monthly publication.
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A new coin each month! Struck and applied with vibrant colour, each coin is presented in the order of each of Canada’s province or territory’s entry into Confederation.
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An affordable way to introduce others to the joy of coin collecting while fostering a widespread appreciation for the incomparable beauty of Canada’s landscapes!
DESIGN
Based on a photograph captured by Canadian nature photographer Adam Hill, the reverse travels to the Northwest Territories where the beauty of the untamed wilderness takes centre stage. The application of vibrant colour over engraving allows for a life-like recreation of the original photograph, which captures a tranquil setting in the land of the midnight sun. Two float planes rest on the calm surface of the Mackenzie River, not far from the lights of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., seen in the distance. The northern sky steals the show in the background, where the aurora borealis light up the night with green and blue hues dancing in the sky above. The reverse also features theengraved word “CANADA” and the dates “1867-2017” to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
SPECIFICATIONS
No: 155062
Mintage: 25000
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Finish: Matte Proof
Weight: 15.87g
Diameter: 34mm
Edge: Serrated
Certificate: Serialized