2018 (1838-) Canadian $25 180th Anniversary of Canadian Baseball - Fine Silver Convex Coin

2018 (1838-) Canadian $25 180th Anniversary of Canadian Baseball - Fine Silver Convex Coin

Face Value: $25
Mintage: 5,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 30.75
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Finish: Proof

June 4, 1838: An open pasture, a cedar “club,” and a ball made of yarn and stitched calfskin were all that was necessary to stage a match that made sports history. Travel back in time 180 years ago, to Beachville, Ont., in this engraved ode to one of the most detailed early accounts of a baseball game not only in Canada but also the United States! Shaped like a baseball, your convex-shaped coin showcases more than a historic moment: it is a celebration of a game so beloved that for generations of Canadians, the crack of the bat and the roar of a crowd are the quintessential sounds of summer!

If you enjoy baseball, this convex coin is perfect for your memorabilia display! Order today!

Special features:
CELEBRATE BASEBALL HISTORY IN CANADA! Your coin is a special commemoration of the 180th anniversary of the first detailed record of a baseball game played in Canada!
YOUR CONVEX COIN LOOKS LIKE A BASEBALL! The curvature of your convex-shaped coin results in an unusually shaped, pure silver canvas for our baseball-themed celebration. The addition of engraved “stitchwork” completes the effect—your coin looks like a baseball!
ARTISTIC REPRESENTATION OF THE 1838 GAME! In this artistic representation of the 1838 game played in Beachville, Ont., you are positioned at the heart of the action, from just behind the “knocker’s stone” (home plate today),
MODERN CRAFTSMANSHIP BUT AN OLD-TIME FEELING! Modern engraving techniques and cutting-edge technology allow for a wealth of engraved details in an image that has a remarkably vintage feel! The historic nature of the celebration isn’t lost in many of the other design elements—including the choice of font and a closer view of the equipment used at that time.
DOUBLE DATED! The double commemorative dates “1838” and “2018” on your coin celebrate the anniversary!
VINTAGE LOOKING FONT! On your coin, the denomination “25 Dollars” is engraved in a vintage-looking font!
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1.
LOW MINTAGE! Only 5,000 coins will be made available worldwide. Hurry and order yours today before they are all gone!
99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your coin is GST/HST exempt!

Design:
Designed by artist Steve Hepburn, your coin deftly combines art and technology to re-create a historic sports moment. Paired with engraved stitchwork, the coin’s curvature transforms the reverse into a baseball-shaped canvas fit for commemorating the most detailed earliest documented game played in Canada. The highly detailed, precisely engraved image provides a prime view of the action during the match, which took place on June 4, 1838, in Beachville, Ont. As seen from behind the “knocker’s stone” (home plate today), the participants from Beachville and Zorra are all in position: one team stands in the open field, ready to catch the ball; a “knocker” (batter) from the opposing team grips the “club” (bat) as he keeps his focus on the ball tossed by the “thrower” (pitcher); to the right of him, an “umpire” leans in to rule whether the ball is “fair” or “unfair.” At their feet, the denomination “25 Dollars” is engraved in a vintage-looking font; in the arched banner above, the double commemorative dates “1838” and “2018” flank a rendering of the equipment used in that era: two clubs (crossed) and a yarn ball covered by stitched calfskin.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.