2018 Canadian $20 The Sinking of the SS Princess Sophia 1 oz Fine Silver Coin

Item: #2018PRINCESSSOPHIA20D    |    Mfr: Royal Canadian Mint    |   #167535

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2018 Canadian $20 The Sinking of the SS Princess Sophia 1 oz Fine Silver Coin


It is the “unknown Titanic of the West Coast.” Just hours after sailing out of Skagway, Alaska, on the night of October 23, 1918, a blinding winter storm pushed the SS Princess Sophia off course and onto Vanderbilt Reef. Stranded on the rocky outcrop, the 75 metre (245 ft) long steamship, was pounded by wind and waves for roughly 40 hours before eventually foundering during the early evening of October 25. The tragic sinking of the SS Princess Sophia left no survivors, only unanswered questions that linger a century later. Your selectively coloured coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the worst marine disaster along the Pacific Northwest Coast. Framed by a nautical rope motif and edged by a map outline, the reverse’s image of the SS Princess Sophia depicts an unfolding tragedy in the icy Alaskan waters, where the loss of more than 350 lives plunged communities in British Columbia, Yukon, and Alaska into a state of mourning.

Bring home this centennial commemoration of a tragedy that occurred in the icy waters of the Pacific Northwest.


Features

A DESIGN FIRST! Engraved on your coin is an innovative first: an edge-engraved rope frame. This technical achievement provides undulating relief at the furthest edge of the coin, fully encircling the nautical theme.
A TRAGEDY NEVER FORGOTTEN! Combining selective colour and engraving, your 99.99% pure silver coin commemorates the centennial of the tragic sinking of the SS Princess Sophia and the loss of more than 350 lives.
STUNNING COLOUR! Colour heightens the sense of tragedy on your coin where the colour palette conveys rough seas and icy wind that night, with waves crashing against the hull and sweeping over the reef at the moment of impact.
ENGRAVING ADDS GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT! The reverse image fills the water between the engraved shores of Lynn Canal, the narrow Alaskan inlet where the SS Princess Sophia foundered.
NOT JUST ONE FOR THE HISTORY OR NAVAL ENTHUSIASTS! Stories of lost ships have long fascinated people of all ages, and this tragic tale is no exception. Your coin’s captivating mix of colour and engraving makes it a stunning addition to your collection, regardless of theme.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
LOW MINTAGE! Limited to 6,000 coins worldwide.
1 OZ. PURE SILVER! Your coin is crafted from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver.
GST/HST EXEMPT! Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

 

Design

The powerful coin image by Yves Bérubé presents a dramatic depiction of an event that has been called “the unknown Titanic of the West Coast.” The artist’s choice of colours convey the rough seas in the early morning hours of October 24, 1918, when a blinding winter storm pushed the SS Princess Sophia off course and on a fateful collision with a wave-swept reef. The colourful scene shows the moment of impact, when the ship’s hull struck Vanderbilt Reef head on. The colour image fills the space between the engraved shores of Lynn Canal, the Alaskan Inlet where the events took place, which adds geographic context to the design. While the face value “20 DOLLARS”, the word “CANADA” and the year “2018” are engraved on both shores, the reverse is framed by an innovative nautical rope motif engraved to the edge. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

 

Packaging

2018 Canadian $20 The Sinking of the SS Princess Sophia 1 oz Fine Silver Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Specifications

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 6,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Finish: Proof

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