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Proof Silver Dollar - 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy (2010)

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No.
105795
Mintage
50000
Status

We expect delays in the shipment of this product until late March.

The Canadian Navy's motto in morse code surrounds the design!
In 1910, Parliament passed the Naval Service Act to form Canada’s navy, a fledgling force that came to fruition during the Second World War when Canada built more than 120 corvettes to guard the North Atlantic.

Sackville was one of the original Flower Class corvettes that gained recognition for her exemplary service. In 1982, she was reconverted to her original state and now serves as The Canadian Naval Memorial to honour the heritage of the Canadian Navy. She is berthed at the Sackville Landing Wharf, Lower Water Street in Halifax (Nova Scotia).

Highlights: Silver dollars gained status as collectibles in 1935 when the first silver dollar (Voyageur) was produced. As the 51st issue of the series, this coin is crafted with all the prestige of one of the Mint’s most enduring series. Its poignant theme will inspire history buffs and military enthusiasts alike.

Reverse: The HMCS Sackville, the last surviving corvette and living memorial to the Canadian Navy, its pennant number (K-181) clearly visible on its hull and its motto (Ready Aye Ready/Prêt Oui Prêt) in morse code.

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