Fine Silver Kilo Coin – T...
$1,115.17 USD
Archived
Fine Silver Kilo Coin – Towards Confederation (2008)
2008
Mintage 2,500
Archived
Fine Silver Kilo Coin – Towards Confederation (2008)
2008
Mintage 2,500
$1,115.17 USD
Masters Club:
16,000
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
Fine Silver Kilo Coin – Towards Confederation (2008)
Never before has the Royal Canadian Mint issued coins containing one kilogram (2.2 lb) of 99.99% pure silver—a historic weight and mintage!
Along with the Fine Gold Kilo Coin, these unprecedented coins feature two designs that portray the story of Early Canada (2007) and Towards Confederation (2008),each masterpiece executed in both of these fine metals. Only 2,500 fine silver kilo coins are availableworldwide.
This coin depicts Canada’s diverse Native heritage surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves, the internationally renowned symbol of Canada.
Only 2,500 Fine Silver Kilo coins will be available worldwide
The story behind the design of this masterpiece
The design flows from east to west beginning in 1534, symbolized by a portrait of Jacques Cartier and a cross, claiming the land for France. Just below the portrait is an astrolabe representing explorer Samuel de Champlain. A rendition of the tall ship represents the British influence and the continuing French-English presence. This leads the eye to the centre of the design, which features Lower Fort Garry and the Red River Cart– a means of transportation over land and water. Wesee the Métis flag featuring the infinity symbol representing the coming together of the two distinct cultures: European and Native.
To the lower left of the design are the Voyageurs travelling by canoe over the rapids, representing the development of the fur trade in Canada. Another major Canadian industry is represented by the salmon swimming upstream. Above the Voyageurs are images of David Thompson and Alexander MacKenzie representing the exploration and mapping of Canada to the Pacific coast. Beside MacKenzie is an image of Fort Langley, representing the west coast and trading posts, whileabove him is an image of the logging industry whichused the river system for transportation.
The design comes full circle with the image of Province House in Prince Edward Island where the Fathers of Confederation met in 1867.
Along with the Fine Gold Kilo Coin, these unprecedented coins feature two designs that portray the story of Early Canada (2007) and Towards Confederation (2008),each masterpiece executed in both of these fine metals. Only 2,500 fine silver kilo coins are availableworldwide.
This coin depicts Canada’s diverse Native heritage surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves, the internationally renowned symbol of Canada.
Only 2,500 Fine Silver Kilo coins will be available worldwide
The story behind the design of this masterpiece
The design flows from east to west beginning in 1534, symbolized by a portrait of Jacques Cartier and a cross, claiming the land for France. Just below the portrait is an astrolabe representing explorer Samuel de Champlain. A rendition of the tall ship represents the British influence and the continuing French-English presence. This leads the eye to the centre of the design, which features Lower Fort Garry and the Red River Cart– a means of transportation over land and water. Wesee the Métis flag featuring the infinity symbol representing the coming together of the two distinct cultures: European and Native.
To the lower left of the design are the Voyageurs travelling by canoe over the rapids, representing the development of the fur trade in Canada. Another major Canadian industry is represented by the salmon swimming upstream. Above the Voyageurs are images of David Thompson and Alexander MacKenzie representing the exploration and mapping of Canada to the Pacific coast. Beside MacKenzie is an image of Fort Langley, representing the west coast and trading posts, whileabove him is an image of the logging industry whichused the river system for transportation.
The design comes full circle with the image of Province House in Prince Edward Island where the Fathers of Confederation met in 1867.
Specifications
Product Number
623318
Mintage
2,500
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
1000 g
Edge
Plain
Certificate
Serialized
Face Value
$250
Finish
Proof
Artist
Susan Taylor (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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