- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $200
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2010
- Denomination:$200
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.471
- Purity:0.917
- Mintage:1732
- Product type:Coin
22-Karat Gold Coin - Petroleum and Oil Trade (2010)
Features leading technology for a stunning black-lasered effect.Oil has been an important commodity since the early daysof North American settlement. The first notion it could beharvested from the Canadian landscape emerged when largequantities of bitumen were found in Alberta. In 1858, Canada'sfirst oil production began at Oil Springs, Ontario.
Innovation in transportation arrived with the railway. A singletank car could deliver large quantities safer and more efficientlythan any horse-drawn wagon. Within decades, demandskyrocketed as Canadians embraced the automobile andfarmtractor. More than ever, oil was becoming an increasinglysignificant staple of everyday life-a global reality that hasmade Canada one of the world's major oil producers.
Highlights: Handcrafted artistry and cutting-edge techniqueshave produced ultra-crisp definition and relief for this cointhat distinguishes itself even more with its unique laser effect.Struck in 22-karat gold with a mintage of only 4,000coinsworldwide, this sixth issue in the series will be a sought-afteracquisition among collectors.
Reverse: An iconic oil plume isthe focal point of this montagethat includes various elements from turn-of-the-century oilexploration, production, storage and transportation in Canada.
