- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $50
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2020
- Denomination:$50
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):5.067
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:588
- Product type:Coin
The story of Franklin's expedition unfolds on this 'ice'-edged 5 oz. pure silver coin.
It was the Arctic voyage that launched a 170-year search. Sir John Franklin's lost expedition is one of history's greatest mysteries and, until recently, it seemed fated to remain unsolved. But by combining technology with Inuit traditional knowledge (Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit), archaeologists recently discovered two key pieces of the story that may yield more answers: Franklin's lost ships, including the one shown on this coin.
A stunning coin that makes an ideal gift for anyone who enjoys the history of Franklin's Lost Expedition.
Mystery meets history. Franklin's lost expedition is one of history's great mysteries but we're getting closer to solving it! This coin honours the memory of the ill-fated expedition and celebrates the achievements of those who discovered Franklin's lost ships in Canada's northern waters.
Art and storytelling. Tragedy unfolds on the coin's reverse, where the ship's positioning and the surrounding ice convey a feeling of imminent danger.
A large (68 mm) diameter. This coin is one of our largest Franklin Expedition coins yet.
Low mintage. Your coin has a low mintage of 750 coins worldwide.
Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
