![]() ![]() Viewed in three-quarter profile, a stern-looking Cook keeps a watchful eye on his ship and crew while holding a telescope in one hand, his Admiralty orders in the other. Towering mountains and the timbered headland of Bligh Island provide a stunning backdrop to this historical portrait, all precisely engraved in a superb proof finish and framed by a nautical twisted rope. This special issue dollar coin shows an artistic rendering by Maritime artist John Horton of Captain James Cook’s arrival at Nootka Sound (west coast of Vancouver Island) in April 1778. From the Bering Strait to the Antarctic Circle, and many of the Pacific isles in between, the British navigator charted more terra incognita than any other in his time. Mintage is limited to just 15,000.Ĭanada’s history is rife with tales of explorers, and the seafaring Captain James Cook (1728-1779) is one of the most storied of all. Since all of the coins in this set are pure silver and struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, this item is GST/HST exempt. The three highest denomination coins are further enhanced with a selective overlay of 24 karat gold. ![]() Denominations include the 5 cent, 10 cent, 25 cent, 50 cent, loon style dollar, commemorative silver dollar and 2 dollar coins. ![]() This 2018 Special Limited Edition proof set presents the highest quality coins of each denomination issued in pure silver, plus a special issue commemorative silver dollar. In recent years, the most exclusive sets have included all coins struck in pure silver, with selective gold highlighting the most important coins. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.Since 1971, the highest quality coins of the year have been presented for collectors by the Royal Canadian Mint in an annual presentation bound in a leather case. The reverse includes the engravedword “CANADA” and the face value “DOLLAR”. In the background, the topographic map of Vancouver Island is a nod to Cook’s legacy as a cartographer, while a circular location marker provides geographic context to this historic event. Selective colour highlights the chief, the vessel commanded by Cook, and a profile portrait of the legendary navigator, who seemingly meets the whaler’s gaze. A chief, wearing a distinctive hat associated with Mowachaht expertise in hunting whales, faces Cook and HMS Resolution, which was anchored in a cove on today’s BlighIsland. Framed by nautical rope, the imposing beauty of the tree-lined coast edges the scene and suggests Cook’s presence at Nootka Sound as viewed from the perspective of the Mowachaht people. INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE!The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coin sets.Īrtist Maskull Lasserre combines elements of cartography, portraiture and maritime history to craft a poignant historical representation of Captain Cook at Nootka Sound on your coin.CAREFULLY HAND-SELECTED! Every coin has been carefully hand-selected to ensure you get the best samples of their kind!.EVERY ENGRAVED DETAIL ADDS TO THE STORY! A textured map of Vancouver Island provides more than geographic context-the topographic map is also a nod to Cook’s cartographic legacy.SELECTIVE COLOUR! The use of selective colour on your proof dollar highlights the principal participants in this story: Cook, his ship (HMS Resolution), and a Mowachaht chief.IMPECCABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP! Struck in 99.99% pure silver, your commemorative proof dollar features a classic and powerful reverse design-one that is painstakingly brought to life by a wealth of finely engraved, carefully sculpted details and a superb mix of finishes!.ONLY AVAILABLE AS PART OF THE SET! Through a striking mix of symbolic imagery and selective colour, this special edition proof dollar commemorates the 240th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s arrival and stay at Nootka Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
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