- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $5
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2009
- Denomination:$5
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.749
- Purity:0.925
- Mintage:27872
- Product type:Coin
Sterling Silver $5 Proof Coin - 80th anniversary of Canada in Japan (2009)
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The Royal Canadian Mint is honoured to reserve 5,000 coins for esteemed Masters Club members only. From a limited mintage of 40,000 coins worldwide, only 5,000 coins are available in Canada. With total exclusivity for Masters Club members only, this is a prestigious collecting opportunity you don't want to miss. *Limit 10 coins/member.
This unique sterling silver $5 proof coin celebrates the enduring friendship between Canada and Japan with a beautiful wilderness scene that unites the faunaand flora of both nations-a white-tailed deer and maple tree (Canada) alongside a shika deer and cherry blossoms (Japan). The Japanese character "Wa" further reinforces the notion of harmony.
Enduring friendship across the decades - Unique double date (1929-2009) commemorates the 80TH anniversary of Canada in Japan.
Canada's first Japanese immigrant arrived in New Westminster (British Columbia) in 1877. As regular steamship service between Yokohama and Vancouver increased, the growing number of Japanese immigrants prompted Japan to establish a Consulate in Vancouver.
As relations continued to develop, Japan established itsOttawa Legation in 1928 while Canada opened its mission in Tokyo in 1929-the first diplomaticoffice in Asia! This year marks the 80th anniversary of Canada in Japan; with numerous events to be hosted by various diplomatic and trade offices on both sides of the Pacific-a wonderful anniversary year showcasing the diverse intermingling of Canadian-Japanese culture in an enduring friendship.
Produced in collaboration with the Japan Mint. Certificate ofAuthenticity included.