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Fine Gold Coin - War of 1812 - Mintage: 2,000 (2012)
2012
Mintage 2,000
Archived
Fine Gold Coin - War of 1812 - Mintage: 2,000 (2012)
2012
Mintage 2,000
$412.81 USD
Masters Club:
5,700
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
1/4 ounce of fine gold (99.99% pure). Embossed with the commemorative dates “1812 – 2012” and the bilingual hallmark of the Royal Canadian Mint’s renowned purity and craftsmanship, '9999' and 'Fine Gold ¼ Oz Or Pur.'
A stunning heraldic commemoration of the bicentennial of a pivotal moment in Canadian, British, and American history.
Special features:
• GST/HST exempt.
• Limited to 2,000 coins worldwide.
• Hand polished! The field (flat background) has a highly hand polished mirror-like finish.
• Embossed with the commemorative dates "1812-2012" and the bilingual hallmark of the Royal Canadian Mint’s renowned purity and craftsmanship, "9999" and "FINE GOLD ¼ OZ OR PUR"
Design:
The eagle, representing American forces, stands powerfully opposed to the lion, who symbolizes the British forces. Between them stretches the shield of military conflict upon which is emblazoned the maple leaf, signifying the shared resolve of the English- and French-speaking Canadian volunteers and First Nations warriors who worked together to bravely defend their land and ways of life.
Packaging:
• Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with black flock and protected by a black sleeve.
A beautiful way to preserve, celebrate, and learn about Canadians’ rich shared history and the seeds of Canadian unity and identity.
Special features:
• GST/HST exempt.
• Limited to 2,000 coins worldwide.
• Hand polished! The field (flat background) has a highly hand polished mirror-like finish.
• Embossed with the commemorative dates "1812-2012" and the bilingual hallmark of the Royal Canadian Mint’s renowned purity and craftsmanship, "9999" and "FINE GOLD ¼ OZ OR PUR"
Design:
The eagle, representing American forces, stands powerfully opposed to the lion, who symbolizes the British forces. Between them stretches the shield of military conflict upon which is emblazoned the maple leaf, signifying the shared resolve of the English- and French-speaking Canadian volunteers and First Nations warriors who worked together to bravely defend their land and ways of life.
Packaging:
• Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with black flock and protected by a black sleeve.
A beautiful way to preserve, celebrate, and learn about Canadians’ rich shared history and the seeds of Canadian unity and identity.
Specifications
Product Number
119384
Mintage
2,000
Composition
fine gold (99.99% pure)
Weight
7.8 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
10 dollars
Finish
proof
Artist
Cathy Bursey-Sabourin (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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