- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $15
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2015
- Denomination:$15
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):0.745
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:5625
- 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 ultimatelyshapes the future of their nation.
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 the seventh coin in this exciting series showcasing Canadian exploration and history.
¥ Celebrate Canada's wild rivers-the great, untamed waters that challenged European explorers and continue to lure adventure seekers today; beautifully crafted in 99.99% pure silver.
¥ A fabulous keepsake that will be cherished by history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts; an unexpected theme to captivate rock climbers and white-water adventurers!
¥ Limited to 15,000 coins worldwide-a highly desirable collectible.
Design:
The reverse design by Canadian artist John Mantha salutes the countless adventurers who braved Canada's wild rivers with a design inspired by Simon Fraser's historic voyage through Hell's Gate (British Columbia), considered one of the most treacherous passages to be found.
