The Tall Ships Legacy series includes four pure gold coins commemorating the most indelible ships in the Canadian history. This piece shows HMS Discovery.
The reverse of the coin includes the image of the ship sailing towards the horizon, we can see its afterdeck. She has been captured in a stern view during her famous 1791-1795 expedition in the Pacific. This three-masted ship is presented as she sails along the ragged coast of present –day British Columbia. The upper part of this ship is evident above the water and the decorations to the Red Ensign of the British Royal Navy are flapping in the wind. This image was designed by Neil Hamelin.
The obverse of the coin shows the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt together with the inscription “D.G. Regina” and the legal tender value of 200 dollars.
Each piece is delivered in a special maroon clamshell box with the brand of the Royal Canadian Mint on the lid and a black beauty box.
The coin is available in limited mintage of only 275 coins worldwide.
Special Features:
The fourth coin in the four-coin subscription series
Beautifully crafted in 31.16 grams of 99.99% pure gold
Commemorates the “fastest ship in the world” – HMS Discovery
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 more 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: Bluenose
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
