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2014 | NUMBER 6
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1ST COIN IN THIS EXCITING
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CANADIAN EXPLORATION
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As long as there have been people on Earth, there have been explorers—pioneering
individuals with one eye trained on the horizon, eager to know what lies beyond, and
always ready to break a new trail towards the future. But their adventure never ends,
because every destination inspires another.
YOUR FIRST COIN:
The coin shows an energizing scene of five Voyageurs shooting the rapids aboard a birch
bark canoe. The Native oarsman at the helm represents the inter-cultural alliances that
were critical to the fur trade’s success, and the diverse manner of dress among the men
illustrates the extent to which the Voyageurs adopted native ways of life.
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Coin #1
The Voyageurs
Coin #2
The Gold Rush
Coin #3
The Arctic Expedition
Coin #4
The Vikings
Coin #5
The West Coast Exploration
Coin #6
Pioneering Mapmakers
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2015 Releases**
Coin #7
The Wild Rivers Exploration
Coin #8
Building the Canadian Pacific Railway
Coin #9
Scientific Exploration
Coin #10
Space Exploration
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$15
fine silver
(99.99% pure)
matte proof
23.17 g
36.07 mm
serrated
John Mantha
ALSO AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY!
EXPLORING CANADA SERIES
2014 $15 FINE SILVER COIN—
THE VOYAGEURS
#132670
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$54
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Canadian Troops in a Communication Trench. September, 1916. LAC /PA-000723
COMPLEX COMBINATION OF
SEVERAL FINISHES BRINGS
ADDED DEPTH TO THIS
COIN’S INTRICATE DESIGN.
A FORCE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM.
The Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) was established during the outbreak of the
First World War. A wave of patriotism swept across Canada, and thousands enlisted
in what they believed would be a short-lived conflict.
Within two months, 33,000 volunteers were already in training—more than the initial
25,000 the government had hoped for. But the war would demand an even greater
commitment, and over the course of the four-year conflict, more than 650,000
Canadians would enlist. Of them, 424,000 served overseas as part of the CEF.
From Ypres (1915) and the Somme (1916), to Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele (1917),
Canadians distinguished themselves as tough, resourceful and effective fighters.
Today, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and The Royal 22e Regiment
(The Van Doos) are just two of several enduring regiments that preserve the proud
legacy of valour the CEF established during the First World War.
$5
fine silver
(99.99% pure)
proof
23.17 g
36.07 mm
serrated
Scott Waters
A TRIBUTE TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE
FIRST WORLD WAR.
2014 $5 FINE SILVER COIN—
CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
#130545
95 NO GST/HST!*
$64
Limited to 10,000 coins worldwide.
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ACTUAL SIZE
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ACTUAL SIZE
OBVERSE FEATURES THE EFFIGY
OF THE REIGNING MONARCH
DURING THE SECOND WORLD
WAR, KING GEORGE VI.
D-DAY DEDICATION.
Seventy years ago on June 6th, a pivotal campaign to change the course of the
Second World War played out on the beaches of Normandy.
After four years of occupation, Western Allies launched a cross-Channel invasion to
seize a foothold in France and fight their way north to Germany.
Securing a beachhead was the critical first step, and although the assault was
carried out from sea and sky, it is the scene of soldiers pouring out of Landing Craft
Assault (LCA) vehicles that has become the iconic image of D-Day.
This coin’s unique engraving delivers a powerful perspective on the angst and
anticipation soldiers must have felt as they approached Juno beach. More than
14,000 Canadians participated in the campaign, with more than 5,000 making the
ultimate sacrifice.
Collect this heartfelt tribute to the bravery, dedication and remarkable achievements
Canada’s veterans have gained in the face of peril.
$10
fine silver
(99.99% pure)
proof
15.87 g
34 mm
serrated
Maskull Lasserre
CRAFTED IN PURE SILVER!
2014 $10 FINE SILVER COIN—
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY
#132484
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$49
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3RD ISSUE
IN THE
SERIES.
ACTUAL SIZE
UNIQUE DESIGN ENHANCED
WITH SELECTIVE GOLD PLATE.
COURAGE OF THE BEAR.
There is a time for everything; a time to yield and a time to fight. The bear teaches this
well when it sets aside its shy and solitary nature to reveal its inner strength. A mother
bear defending her cubs is unstoppable; she is ferocious and will fight to the end.
It takes courage to stand up despite the fear. Such strength is not only physical, but
mental and moral as well. Every person faces challenges that need the support of the
courageous bear, and this coin is the perfect keepsake to celebrate those who have
inspired others with their courage.
Courage is one of the Seven Sacred Teachings that honour the traditional concepts
of respect and sharing that are the cornerstones of Aboriginal life. While variations of
these teachings do exist throughout North America, this diversity only enriches them
and underscores the universality of their wisdom.
$20
fine silver
(99.99% pure)
proof
(with selective
gold plate)
31.83 g
40 mm
serrated
Nathalie Bertin
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THE SEVEN SACRED TEACHINGS SERIES
2014 $20 FINE SILVER COIN—
COURAGE: BEAR
#132625
95 NO GST/HST!*
$109
Limited to 7,000 coins worldwide.
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LAST COIN
IN THE
SERIES.
SELECTIVE COLOURING
BRINGS TO LIFE THE
MONARCH CATERPILLAR.
BE FOREVER TRANSFORMED.
You’ll never see caterpillars or butterflies in the same way with this coin. It highlights
the amazing chrysalis that a caterpillar builds to change into a butterfly—and it does
so using its own body as construction materials!
It begins by spinning a silk pad on the underside of a milkweed leaf and attaching its
hind claspers to it. Then, the caterpillar hangs upside down and slowly sheds its skin
to reveal a moist exoskeleton that hardens into the chrysalis. During nine to 15 days,
the chrysalis’s waxy, green colour becomes transparent and continues to darken as
the pupa develops inside. Once the butterfly is ready, the shedding process begins
anew as it pushes down and outwards to split the chrysalis and set itself free.
This coin’s yellow, black and white caterpillar is a monarch, arguably the best-known
butterfly and the perfect representative to showcase the architectural wonder of the
chrysalis!
$3
fine silver
(99.99% pure)
proof
7.96 g
27 mm
serrated
Trevor Tennant
ANIMAL ARCHITECT SERIES
2014 $3 FINE SILVER COIN—
CATERPILLAR AND CHRYSALIS
#130534
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2ND COIN
IN THE
SERIES.
SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP
CAPTURES THE SEAHORSE’S
BONY ARMOUR IN
EXQUISITE TEXTURE AND
DETAIL.
SPELLBOUND BY THE SEAHORSE.
The seahorse is one of the most fascinating creatures in the sea, and the province of
Nova Scotia is fortunate to have one species of this extraordinary fish living along its
coastline. It’s the lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus), and its unique
characteristics go far beyond its horse-like head.
The seahorse’s eyes are reminiscent of a chameleon’s and can also swivel about
independently. Fish scales have been replaced by a bony armour that covers the
seahorse’s body in a series of rings, and the small dorsal fin, used for small amounts
of propulsion, makes it easy to envision why this fish is not a good swimmer and
needs a strong, monkey-like tail to pull itself around in the seaweed or coral. And, it’s
the father who does the hatching—up to 700 eggs in his brood pouch—and he’ll only
let his “fry” go when they know how to swim.
50¢
fine gold
(99.99% pure)
proof
1.27 g
13.92 mm
serrated
Emily Damstra
SEA CREATURES SERIES
2014 50-CENT PURE GOLD COIN—
SEAHORSE
#130206
95 NO GST/HST !*
$129
Limited to 7,500 coins worldwide.
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ACTUAL SIZE
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5TH SET
IN THE
SERIES.
EXCEPTIONAL TWO-DOLLAR
COIN AVAILABLE ONLY WITH
THIS SET!
BELOVED BABY BUNNIES.
With their powder-puff bodies and tiny noses, the two baby rabbits on this year’s
unique two-dollar coin are sure to delight nature lovers; even gardeners who
sometimes have to contend with the rabbit’s insatiable appetite for flowers and
vegetables.
The eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is one of North America’s most
common rabbit species that can be found scampering across lawns, gardens and
open spaces throughout southern Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. These rabbits
are super-fast and run in a zigzag pattern that only adds to their charm, but it’s a
critical defence mechanism designed to keep predators such as hawks, owls,
coyotes, weasels, and even humans, at bay.
Baby rabbits are called “kits,” and their mother, a “doe.” She’ll generally have five
kits per litter, but with as many as 7 litters per year, she’ll deliver some 175 kits over
the course of her lifetime—a bevy of delights for everyone!
YOUNG WILDLIFE SERIES
2014 SPECIAL EDITION $2 COIN SPECIMEN SET—BABY RABBITS
Artist: Pierre Leduc
#130292
95 †
$49
Limited to 17,500 sets worldwide.
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A FREEZE-FRAME IMAGE OF
CONFEDERATION’S
BIRTHPLACE 150 YEARS AGO,
BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED IN
14-KARAT GOLD.
FROM CONFERENCE TO CONFEDERATION.
The history of North America is one of epic struggle as European nations fought for
control. Long after the American Revolution and the War of 1812, the threat of
American invasion remained ever-present.
In September 1864, representatives from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward
Island and the Province of Canada (Ontario and Quebec) met in Charlottetown, PEI,
to discuss a maritime union, but the meeting took on a new dimension when Sir John
A. Macdonald proposed the idea of uniting all colonies from east to west.
A second meeting was held the following month in Québec City, and it produced the
landmark document that laid the basis for the British North America Act, which
ultimately led to Confederation in 1867.
While many years would pass before the final province and territory joined
Confederation, the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences were the critical catalysts
that propelled the vision for “Canada” forward.
$100
14-karat gold
(58.33% gold,
41.67% silver)
proof
12 g
27 mm
serrated
Luc Normandin
2014 $100 GOLD COIN—150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
CHARLOTTETOWN & QUÉBEC CONFERENCES
#129282
95 †
$599
Limited to 2,500 coins worldwide.
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INSPIRED BY THE
HISTORICAL ILLUSTRATION
BY CHARLES WILLIAM
JEFFERYS (1869-1951).
THE MOST EXPLOSIVE
BATTLE ON CANADIAN SOIL.
The War of 1812 was a turning point for Canada (British North America) by uniting
French- and English-speaking inhabitants, Aboriginal communities, farmers, soldiers,
artisans and others against an American invasion.
After two years of warring, the Americans renewed their attempt to invade Upper
Canada by crossing the Niagara River. With the first two battles won, they thought
they would defeat the British, but their campaign came to an abrupt end at Lundy’s
Lane, just two kilometres from Ontario’s Niagara Falls on July 25, 1814.
The fighting began shortly before 7 pm with fierce hand-to-hand combat or closerange bayonets and muskets. By midnight, both sides were exhausted and all the
generals were wounded. The Americans retreated, leaving behind all the artillery they
had captured, and the British were too tired to pursue. Nearly 1,800 men were killed,
wounded or missing, but America would never invade Upper Canada again.
$250
fine silver
(99.99% pure)
proof
1,000 g
102.1 mm
serrated
Bonnie Ross
WAR OF 1812
2014 $250 FINE SILVER KILO
COIN—BATTLE OF LUNDY’S LANE
#130543
95 NO GST/HST !*
$2,249
ALSO AVAILABLE IN GOLD
2014 $2,500 PURE GOLD
KILO COIN
#130542
$69,000 NO GST/HST !*
Limited to 400 coins worldwide.
Limited to 10 coins worldwide.
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ACTUAL SIZE
EVERY DETAIL OF THE COAT
OF ARMS OF CANADA IS
FAITHFULLY REPRODUCED
IN 14-KARAT GOLD.
A HERALDIC MASTERPIECE
TO LAST THE AGES.
Canada’s Coat of Arms has undergone a number of revisions since it was first
granted in 1921, but it still maintains all the heraldic elements that were present in the
original, including the same lion and unicorn supporters that James VI selected for
England back in 1603.
$300
14-karat gold
(58.33% gold,
41.67% silver)
proof
60 g
50 mm
serrated
reproduced by
RCM engravers
2014 $300 14-KARAT GOLD COIN—
CANADA’S COAT OF ARMS
#128535
95 †
$2,649
Limited to 500 coins worldwide.
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3RD ISSUE
IN THE
SERIES.
THIS 99.99% FINE
GOLD COIN COMBINES
UNMATCHED PURITY
AND EXACTING
ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
COMING ASHORE IN NEW FRANCE.
One can only guess the thoughts that went through Samuel de Champlain’s mind
when he arrived in North America for the first time.
Charged with mapping the New World and finding a western route to the Orient,
Champlain built upon Jacques Cartier’s achievements from almost 100 years prior
and made the first attempts at permanent settlement. In 1608, he built a habitation
that eventually became Québec City.
Champlain deepened relations with First Nations people, and as he began to explore
the western interior with Aboriginal guides, his quest for new territory was slowed by
demands for permanent settlement and by his growing role as Lieutenant General of
New France.
When Champlain died in 1635, the first Québécois settlers were beginning to arrive.
Could Champlain have ever guessed his work would change the face of North
America? Indeed, history books echo his name as the Father of New France.
$200
fine gold
(99.99% pure)
proof
15.43 g
29 mm
serrated
Glen Green
GREAT EXPLORERS OF CANADA SERIES
2014 $200 GOLD COIN—SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN
#128945
95 NO GST/HST !*
$1,199
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