- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $2500
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2010
- Denomination:$2500
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):32.151
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:20
- Product type:Coin
This coin measures an astounding 101.8 mm (4 in) in diameter and contains one kilogram of fine silver-guaranteed. It's an exquisite medium to convey the fine detailing of its beautiful, multi-faceted design.
Highlights:
This coin measures an astounding 101.8 mm (4 in) in diameter andcontains one kilogram of fine gold-guaranteed. It'san exquisitemedium to convey the fine detailing of its beautiful, multi-faceted design.
Coin design:
Power and beauty in the woods.
A montage depicting the history and development of Banff NationalPark set among the park's majestic mountains and lakes.
The story of Canada's first national park began with the transcontinental railway and three of its workerswho stumbled upon hot springs at the foot of Sulphur Mountain in Alberta's Bow Valley.
Their finding inspired a plan to protect the area as a park andtourist destination "for all people" and in1885, a 26 sq km (10 sq mi) area around the hot springs wasofficially designated as Banff Hot SpringsReserve. Two years later, the reserve was enlarged and renamed Rocky Mountains Park of Canada untilits current name was officially adopted in 1930.
Today, Banff National Park incorporates 6,641 sq km (2,564 sq mi) of spectacular mountains, valleys,glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers that welcome 8 million visitors a year-adventurers who come fromaround the world to experience the power and beautyof Canada's majestic backcountry.
