2021 $50 Fine Silver Proof Coins - The First 100 Years of Confederation Three-Coin Subscription

The large-format five-ounce fine silver $50 coins in this three-coin set will take you on a captivating journey through 100 years of Canadian history. Through the first 100 years of Confederation, the story of Canada was largely shaped by our efforts to bridge long distances and come together by means of different transportation—first by rail, then by sea and finally by air.

This is the story that unfolds across the three coins in the 2021 First 100 Years of Confederation series. Each coin features a different history maker and a design that channels the spirit of the era through its perfect blend of art, history and industry. It is all tied together by the multiple effigies on the obverse, where the arrangement represents a century of rapid change and innovation in Canada.

The obverse of each coin combines five of the effigies that have appeared on Canadian coins since 1867 (clockwise, from top): the first effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick, the effigy of King George VI by T. H. Paget, the effigy of King George V by Sir E. B. Mackennal, the effigy of King Edward VII by G. W. De Saulles, and the effigy of Queen Victoria by L. C. Wyon.

Coin 1: An Emerging Country (Rail) $50 Fine Silver Coin
Designed by Canadian artist Glen Green, this coin highlights the importance of railways in Canadian history and the role they played in the expansion of Confederation after 1867. Art-Nouveau design elements surround the depiction of Engine No. 374, the 4-4-0 locomotive that hauled the first passenger train along the transcontinental railway that linked eastern and western Canada. 
 
Coin 2: Coming of Age (Sea) $50 Fine Silver Coin
This coin features a symbol of a Canada's new-found standing on the world stage after World War I. Art-Deco elements surround the depiction of HMCS Saguenay; built in 1931, the vessel was one of the first warships built for the Royal Canadian Navy before the naval service's rapid expansion during World War II.
 
Coin 3: Canada Takes Wing (Air) $50 Fine Silver Coin
The third and final coin in this historic Canada series takes to the skies for one last look at The First 100 Years of Confederation. Its pop art elements speak to Canada's post-war (1945–1967) prosperity and its active role on the world stage, and to a nationwide sense of optimism during Canada's centennial year. It fuses art, history and industry.

• Mintage: 1,250 (each coin)
• GST/HST exempt

Includes:
• 2024 Classic Canadian Coin Set

Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day return policy through TSC.