- Country:Canada
- Collection:BaseMetal Commemorative 50cents
- Metal:Base Metal
- Year:2014
- Denomination:50 Cents
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):
- Mintage:15000
- Product type:Coin
A commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the loss of R.M.S. Empress of Ireland, Canada's largest maritime disaster.
The coloured reverse image, by Canadian artist Yves B rub presents an artistic representation of R.M.S. Empress of Ireland in the final moments leading up to the collision. There is an eerie stillness to the scene as the ship sails along the St. Lawrence River. Engraved above the image field is the ship's fog bell, which sat atop one of the ship's masts. It is perhaps the most well-known artifact to be recovered from the ship's watery grave, and its presence on the reverse is particularly poignant given the fog's role in this tragedy.
Composition
Silver plated copper
Mintage
15,000
Weight (g)*
32.82
Diameter (mm)
42
Face Value
50 cents
Finish
Matte proof
Edge
Serrated
Artist
Yves B rub
Packaging
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box
