- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $15
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2014
- Denomination:$15
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):0.745
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:6202
- Product type:Coin
As long as there have been people on Earth, there have been explorers-pioneering individuals with one eye trained on the horizon, eager to know what lies beyond, and always ready to break a new trail towards the future. But their adventure never ends, because every destination inspires another. Exploration-that irrepressible spirit of discovery-fuels the life and passion of individuals. It drives the evolution of their community, and ultimately shapes the future of their nation.
A fabulous keepsake that will be cherished by history buffs, amateur cartographers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts.
Special features:
¥ Explore Canada with this 10-coin series; coins are launched monthly from June 2014 to April 2015, offered individually or in a 10-coin subscription program.
¥ This is thefifth coin in this exciting 10-coin series showcasing Canadian exploration and history
¥ Celebrate Canada's estern etreme-a rugged coastline with countless bays and inlets that continue to inspire awe and mystery to this day; beautifully crafted in this 99.99% pure silver coin.
¥ Limited to 15,000 coins worldwide-a highly desirable collectible.
¥ Your coin is GST/HST exempt.
About the Design:
Canadian artist John Mantha has created an inspiring design thathonours the many seaborne expeditions that exploredthe West Coast during the 18th century with a special tribute to George Vancouver (1757-. t as ancouver's ehaustive surveys of -1794 that finallyprovided the information landlocked explorers needed to reach the Pacific Ocean through the mountains. The Aboriginal man in the design acknowledges the many First Nations communities that Vancouver met, andwho provided critical information on the land.
