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Kathleen “Kit” Coleman: Pioneer Journalist - Pure Gold Coin
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Kathleen “Kit” Coleman: Pioneer Journalist - Pure Gold Coin
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Own this 99.99% pure gold portrait of Kit Coleman, a woman of many firsts and a journalism pioneer.
Through her weekly columns, journalist Kathleen Blake Coleman (1856-1915) pushed the boundaries of expectation for women in journalism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. “Kit” was a woman of many firsts: she made history 125 years ago by becoming North America’s first accredited woman war correspondent; she helped establish the Canadian Women’s Press Club and served as its first president; and later, she became the first syndicated woman columnist in Canada.
A pioneer deserving of her place on the 2023 Proof Dollar, Kit Coleman is also honoured on this 99.99% pure gold coin, which pairs a portrait of the trailblazing columnist with a map that traces her incredible journey.
A pure gold homage to a journalism pioneer.
Special features
- A journalism pioneer. One of Canada’s most successful early presswomen and a woman of many firsts, journalist Kathleen “Kit” Blake Coleman is honoured on several coins issued in 2023, which marks the 125th anniversary of her becoming North America’s first accredited woman war correspondent.
- A pure gold portrait. A perfect complement to this year’s Fine Silver Proof Dollar! Both coins were designed by the same artist, and your gold coin zooms in on the portrait portion of the collage featured on the Proof Dollar’s reverse.
- Very low mintage. Just 1,500 coins are available to collectors worldwide.
- Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
- NO GST/HST. (if applicable)
Packaging
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
Richly detailed
Crafted in 99.99% pure gold, your coin’s reverse features an outstanding amount of finely engraved details, and it captures both the likeness and legacy of Kit Coleman.
Pencil to paper to precious metal
The Toronto-based journalist is shown penning her weekly newspaper column, while behind her, the map traces her incredible journey—from her birthplace in Ireland to her life and career in Canada, and her many travels abroad.
Product Number
205830
Mintage
1,500
Composition
99.99% pure gold
Weight
7.8 g
Diameter
20 mm
Edge
Serrated
Face Value
$100
Finish
Proof
Packaging
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box
Artist
Pandora Young (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Reverse
Pandora Young
Designed by Canadian artist Pandora Young, your coin’s reverse features a portrait of Toronto-based journalist Kathleen “Kit” Blake Coleman (1856-1915) penning her weekly column. The map in the background traces the trailblazing reporter’s incredible journey—from her birthplace in Ireland to her life and career in Canada, and her travels as North America’s first accredited woman war correspondent. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.
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