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$100 Gold Coin - 200th Anniversary of Descending the Fraser River (2008)
2008
Mintage 5,000
Archived
$100 Gold Coin - 200th Anniversary of Descending the Fraser River (2008)
2008
Mintage 5,000
$297.95 USD
Masters Club:
4,100
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
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$100 Gold Coin - 200th Anniversary of Descending the Fraser River (2008)
Today, whitewater rafting is thrilling recreation, but two hundred years ago fur traderslike Simon Fraser had no option but to risk life and limb navigating treacherous rapids inbirch bark canoes. Charged with the task of opening up trade routes to the Pacific Ocean,Fraser set out from Fort George with 23 other men on May 28, 1808 an expedition his nativeguides said was madness. This gorgeous 14-karat gold coin brings Fraser's challenge to life bycommemorating his descent of the river that now bears his name.
Highlights Extremely fine detailing and a proof finish combine to create a14-karat gold masterpiece of superior sculpting that's limited to a very desirable 5,000 coinsworldwide.
Reverse Simon Fraser directs his expedition down the rushing river beneathtowering banks, with part of a massive birch bark canoe and its cargo visible in thebackground.
Highlights Extremely fine detailing and a proof finish combine to create a14-karat gold masterpiece of superior sculpting that's limited to a very desirable 5,000 coinsworldwide.
Reverse Simon Fraser directs his expedition down the rushing river beneathtowering banks, with part of a massive birch bark canoe and its cargo visible in thebackground.
Specifications
Product Number
6215008
Mintage
5,000
Composition
58.33% gold, 41.67% silver
Weight
12 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
$100
Finish
proof
Artist
John Mantha (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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