2008 200th Anniversary of Descending the Fraser River Gold Proof Coin | Royal Canadian Mint
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COIN HIGHLIGHTS
- Ships individually in protective packaging
- Consisting of 0.225 oz of 583 Fine Gold
- Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- Reverse: Features Simon Fraser directing his expedition down the rushing river beneath towering banks
Today, whitewater rafting is thrilling recreation, but two hundred years ago fur traderslike Simon Fraser had no option but to risk life and limb navigating treacherous rapids inbirch bark canoes. Charged with the task of opening up trade routes to the Pacific Ocean,Fraser set out from Fort George with 23 other men on May 28, 1808 an expedition his nativeguides said was madness. This gorgeous 14-karat gold coin brings Fraser's challenge to life bycommemorating his descent of the river that now bears his name.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT
The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.
- SKU
- 4509
- Finish
- Lightly Used
- Mintage
- 5000
- Year
- 2008
- Denomination
- CAD 100
- Reverse
- Image of Simon Fraser and the words "Canada 100 Dollars Fleuve Fraser River 1808 - 2008"
- Obverse
- Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the words "Elizabeth II D.G. Regina"
- Purity
- 583
- Manufacturer
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Country
- Canada
- Weight
- 0.225 oz
- Diameter (mm)
- 27
