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The War of 1812 Commemorative Gift Set (2013)
A perfect gift for Canadian history/military enthusiasts and budding coin enthusiasts.
The War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada’s development as a nation. The Royal Canadian Mint proudly presents five coins in this commemorative gift set, celebrating the stories of heroes who emerged from the war.
Special features:
• Five uncirculated coins, each carefully selected to provide you the best examples of their kind.
• No need to hunt through your change: this is the best way for you to get all the special commemorative War of 1812 coloured quarters and $2 coin in one place!
• Your gift set includes an overview of each coin’s subject, and their heroic stories that inspired a nation.
Design:
Your coin set includes one 2012 $2 coin displaying the HMS Shannon; as well as four coloured quarters featuring War of 1812 heroes Sir Isaac Brock, Tecumseh, Charles-Michel de Salaberry, and Laura Secord.
Packaging:
Your coins are set in a blister inside a three-panel full colour card.
Order your gift set today!
Specifications
- No.122510
2 dollars
- Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel (outer ring), three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze (inner core)
- Finish: uncirculated
- Weight (g): 6.92
- Diameter (mm): 28
- Edge: Interrupted serrations
- Artist: Brent Townsend (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
25 cents
- Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
- Finish: uncirculated
- Weight (g): 4.4
- Diameter (mm): 23.88
- Edge: serrated
- Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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