2019 Canadian $125 Tall Ships of Canada - 1/2 Kilo Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coin

2019 Canadian $125 Tall Ships of Canada - 1/2 Kilo Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coin

Canada's legendary tall ships have put to sea once more, this time on an exquisite half-kilo collector's item. Selectively gold-plated and brimming with engraved details, the compass-like design by Neil Hamelin and Yves Bérubé points to history in every direction—from HMS Discovery in the Pacific to the legendary Bluenose, the "Queen of the North Atlantic fishing fleet."

Canada's legendary tall ships on a half-kilo coin! Order today!

Features

A TRIBUTE TO THE SAILING LEGENDS OF OUR PAST! Crafted from a half kilogram of 99.99% pure silver, this magnificent piece features four legendary tall ships that are part of Canada's history. And selective gold plating adds an elegant contrast to the proof-quality silver.
"P" FOR PLATED! A "P" mark denotes the use of gold plating on the reverse, along the flat edge, and on the effigy on the obverse.
FOUR SHIPS. TWO ARTISTS. ONE DESIGN! The design combines the points of the compass and different art elements from two maritime artists: Neil Hamelin and Yves Bérubé.
A BIG CANVAS FOR TALL SHIPS! The coin's 85-mm diameter provides ample room for engraved details that make this a masterpiece of marine art.
A ONE-PIECE COLLECTION! All four ships were featured in the 2016 Tall Ships Legacy series. Together on this one coin, they represent nearly 150 years of Canadian maritime history.
A SLEEK LOOK! A limited collecting opportunity, your coin is securely enclosed in a sleek black clamshell and packaged in a black beauty box.
HALF KILOGRAM 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! Your $125 coin is 99.99% pure silver, with a diameter of 85.45 millimetres and a nominal metal weight of 502.99 grams (half kilogram).
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Design

The reverse design brings together the four legendary vessels featured in the Royal Canadian Mint's 2016 Tall Ships Legacy series. Like a compass, the cardinal directions divide the coin's reverse into four gold-plated quadrants. Each quadrant features a depiction by maritime artists Neil Hamelin and Yves Bérubé. The northeast quadrant, "AMAZON", features the Nova Scotia brigantine more famously known as the ghost ship Mary Celeste. The southeast quadrant, "HMS DISCOVERY", features the ship commanded by Captain George Vancouver during his exploration of Canada's Pacific coast. The southwest quadrant, "MARCO POLO", features the New Brunswick-built passenger ship that brought immigrants to Australia in the mid-19th century. The northwest quadrant, "BLUENOSE", features the Nova Scotia fishing schooner that became an international racing legend. Selective gold plating is denoted by a "P" mark on the obverse, which features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Packaging

A limited collecting opportunity, your coin is securely enclosed in a sleek black clamshell and packaged in a black beauty box.

Specifications

Face Value: $125
Mintage: 500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 502.99
Diameter (mm): 85.45
Finish: Proof