Fine Silver Coin - HMS Shannon - Mintage: 10000 (2012)

N/A 2012 Mintage 10,000

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Fine Silver Coin - HMS Shannon - Mintage: 10000 (2012)

N/A 2012 Mintage 10,000

$64.95 CAD

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If you or someone you know is interested in War of 1812 naval history, this coin will make an ideal gift!

On June 1, 1813, battle erupted between Britain’s HMS Shannon and the USS Chesapeake offshore from Boston. It was one year into the war; the Royal Navy’s morale was low; Shannon’s provisions were almost exhausted, and she was showing signs of wear. Still, her highly-trained crew quickly destroyed the gun-ports of her heavier-manned opponent. It was an intense 15-minute battle; the bloodiest aboard a frigate during the war that won a critical victory for Britain.

If you or someone you know is interested in War of 1812 naval history, this coin will make an ideal gift!

Special features:
• A FIRST! Your coin is the 1st issue in the series celebrating heroes & events from the War of 1812. Watch for other coins in the coming year!
• Figurehead from HMS Shannon’s bow featured as a gold-plated cameo!
• Beautifully engraved image of the HMS Shannon in full sail.
• GST/HST exempt.
• Crafted in fine silver (99.99% pure).
• Limited to 10,000 coins worldwide.

Design:
Your coin features Canadian artist Bonnie Ross’ depiction of HMS Shannon - rendered in elaborate detail - leaving the Halifax harbor duringthe War of 1812. The docks and buildings of early 19th-century Halifax Harbour, including Citadel Hill are also depicted, giving you a sense of how the harbour’s appearance at that time.Your coin also features a selectively gold-plated cameo in the top right corner of the coin of the original figurehead fromthe Shannon’s bow. And, it includes the embossed text "1812-2012" and "HMS Shannon" as it commemorates the War of 1812.

Packaging:
• Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock
• NEW! Protected by a customized beauty box to celebratethe HMS Shannon. The imagery used in your coin decorates the beauty box in bold full colours!

HMS Shannon - high seas hero in the War of 1812.

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Specifications

Product Number 119227

Mintage 10,000

Composition fine silver (99.99% pure)

Weight 15.87 g

Edge serrated

Certificate serialized

Face Value 10 dollars

Finish proof

Artist Bonnie Ross (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

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