- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2012
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.009
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:6696
- Product type:Coin
Includes a piece of steel from the pre-refit bowof CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent.
In 1962, Canada's centuries-long history with the sea became formalized as a federal organization: the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Within a few years, the icebreaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent was launched to assume a critical role in the navigation, research, communications and support of mariners in Canadian waters.
This coin will make a beautiful gift to your friends and family interestedin Canadian maritime history as it commemorates the50TH anniversary of the CCG.
Special features:
¥ Each coin is accompanied by a vial containing a small piece of steel from the pre-refit bow of CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent taken during its refitting to keep the vessel operating until its replacement can be commissioned in 2017. This refitting process is symbolic of the life-cycle of all CCGships, making the steel piece an exceptional memento of both the history of the Canadian Coast Guard and the historic CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent.
¥ Your coin bears the years 1962 and 2012 and the words "Canadian Coast Guard" to commemorate the 50TH anniversary.
¥ GST/HST exempt.
¥ Crafted in fine silver (99.99% pure).
¥ Limited to 7,500 coins worldwide.
Design:
Internationally renowned marine artist Yves B rub found his inspiration for this coin's design while he was aboard an ice-locked ship and watched through a porthole as the Louis S. St-Laurent cameto the rescue - a vision that perfectly embodies the CCG's past, present and future.
