The golden era of the Canada’s maritime history shown in a pure gold coin with the image of Tall Ships Legacy: Bluenose. The coin has been minted to celebrate this iconic ship in a limited mintage of only 275 pieces!
The reverse of the coin includes the design by a Canadian artist Neil Hamelin showing a starboard side view of the Bluenose, under full sails and heeled at a distinctive racing angle. This legendary vessel is brought to life through intricate engraving that captures the likeness in outstanding detail. Atop the foremast and mainmast, there are the Canadian Red Ensign and the Flag of Nova Scotia visible when the ship charges for victory in the waters of the North Atlantic.
Each coin is housed in a maroon clamshell box.
Special Features:
The first coin in the four-coin subscription series
Beautifully crafted in 31.16 grams of 99.99% pure gold
Commemorates the 95th anniversary of the Bluenose – Canadian schooner and a racing legend
Each coin in the Tall-ships legacy series celebrates the famous tall ships that have left an indelible mark on Canadian history
Remarkably exclusive, with the mintage restricted to a mere 275 coins!
A timeless and elegant wooden case is included with each subscription. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Coins in the series include:
2016 $200 Gold Coin – Tall Ships Legacy: Marco Polo
Launch date: May 3, 2016
2016 $200 Gold Coin – Tall Ships Legacy: Amazon
Launch date: August 2, 2016
2016 $200 Gold Coin – Tall Ships Legacy: Discovery
Launch date: October 4, 2016