2012 $1 The War Of 1812, 200th Anniversary - Pure
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Product Overview
Since 1971, the Royal Canadian Mint has produced a high-quality silver dollar for collectors marking important events in Canadian history. In 1981, the Mint introduced proof coins with a cameo contrast, and also retained a smaller mintage of brilliant uncirculated coins without the cameo contrast for collectors who prefer a consistent brilliant finish.
The 2012 coin represents one of the richest historical themes in many years. It is based on the War of 1812, and is themed "Building Unity: the Seeds of a Nation." This coin is of the highest-quality possible. It is double-struck with a virtually flawless frosted cameo proof finish. And for the first time in the over 40-year history of RCM collector issue silver dollars, this year's coin has been struck in 99.99% pure silver. Mintage is limited to only 25,000 coins, and is expected to sell out.
Coin Design
A British sergeant, Voltigeur Canadien and Iroquois warrior approach the invader, united in their determination to defend the colonies. Encircling the design are 200 finely struck beads symbolizing the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
The War of 1812 - Building Unity: the Seeds of a Nation
For Canadians, the War of 1812 conjures a rich historical moment steeped in both fact and myth, full of heroes, villains, disastrous defeats and glorious victories. While the conflict did not predestine the emergence of Canada as a nation, outcomes like the sustained sovereignty of British North America and the collaborative experience of resisting American forces would eventually help to feed Canada's transition from British colony to dominion to independent nation.
English and French-Canadian colonists and First Nations alike recognized that American invasion threatened their own independence and way of life. They had good reason to fret: the United States continued to expand relentlessly south and westward throughout the nineteenth century. The war was hard-fought on both sides for two more years, over which time some of Canada's proudest moments arose.
The hard lessons learned in the War of 1812 further strengthened the physical and economic ties between Upper and Lower Canada, driving greater colonial unity. More viscerally, the conflict spawned shared stories and heroes that represent a common thread in the histories of all of Canada's founding peoples.
• Mintage: limited to 25,000 coins worldwide
• Composition: 99.99% pure silver
• Finish: brilliant uncirculated
• Weight: 23.17 g
• Diameter: 36.07 mm
• Edge: serrated
• Certificate: serialized
• Face value: 1 dollar
• Artists: Ardell Bourgeois (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse)
• GST/HST exempt
Includes:
• 2012 Brilliant Uncirculated Silver Dollar War of 1812 Commemorative - Struck in .9999 Fine Silver
The 2012 coin represents one of the richest historical themes in many years. It is based on the War of 1812, and is themed "Building Unity: the Seeds of a Nation." This coin is of the highest-quality possible. It is double-struck with a virtually flawless frosted cameo proof finish. And for the first time in the over 40-year history of RCM collector issue silver dollars, this year's coin has been struck in 99.99% pure silver. Mintage is limited to only 25,000 coins, and is expected to sell out.
Coin Design
A British sergeant, Voltigeur Canadien and Iroquois warrior approach the invader, united in their determination to defend the colonies. Encircling the design are 200 finely struck beads symbolizing the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
The War of 1812 - Building Unity: the Seeds of a Nation
For Canadians, the War of 1812 conjures a rich historical moment steeped in both fact and myth, full of heroes, villains, disastrous defeats and glorious victories. While the conflict did not predestine the emergence of Canada as a nation, outcomes like the sustained sovereignty of British North America and the collaborative experience of resisting American forces would eventually help to feed Canada's transition from British colony to dominion to independent nation.
English and French-Canadian colonists and First Nations alike recognized that American invasion threatened their own independence and way of life. They had good reason to fret: the United States continued to expand relentlessly south and westward throughout the nineteenth century. The war was hard-fought on both sides for two more years, over which time some of Canada's proudest moments arose.
The hard lessons learned in the War of 1812 further strengthened the physical and economic ties between Upper and Lower Canada, driving greater colonial unity. More viscerally, the conflict spawned shared stories and heroes that represent a common thread in the histories of all of Canada's founding peoples.
• Mintage: limited to 25,000 coins worldwide
• Composition: 99.99% pure silver
• Finish: brilliant uncirculated
• Weight: 23.17 g
• Diameter: 36.07 mm
• Edge: serrated
• Certificate: serialized
• Face value: 1 dollar
• Artists: Ardell Bourgeois (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse)
• GST/HST exempt
Includes:
• 2012 Brilliant Uncirculated Silver Dollar War of 1812 Commemorative - Struck in .9999 Fine Silver
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