Canada 2013 5oz Proof $50'HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake'. 9999 Fine Silver

The embossed bilingual title celebrates HMS Shannon's victory by listing its name first:'THE/Le SHANNON AND THE/et le CHESAPEAKE. The reverse side also features the dates'1813 -2013' commemorating the bicentennial of HMS Shannon's famous defeat of USS Chesapeake. The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Susanna Blunt. Special Features: - Limited mintage of 1,500 coins available to coin collectors worldwide, and features highly detailed engraving on a large format coin.

Created to commemorate the bicentennial of a historic battle of the War of 1812, this unique coin is part of a larger collection celebrating the heroes and events of the War of 1812-a formative event in Canadian history. An attractive collectible for numismatists, marine, naval and military enthusiasts, and lovers of Canadian history alike. Beautifully detailed reverse design features Canadian artist John Horton's depiction of HMS Shannon's historic defeat of USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812. Intricate and elegant design is finely engraved and meticulously presented in a beautiful Proof finish (frosted raised elements on mirror background).

Product specifications: - Face Value: 50 dollars - Mintage: 1,500 - Composition: 99.99% pure silver - Weight (g): 157.6 - Diameter (mm): 65 - Edge: Serrated - Finish: Proof - Certificate: Serialized (#222/1,500) - Artist: John Horton. An attractive collectible for numismatists, marine, naval and military enthusiasts, and lovers. Afghanistan, Angola, Bolivia, Burma, Brazil, Congo, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire), Liberia, Mexico, Nigeria, North Korea, Paraguay, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela. Any location that would be in violation of any U. Economic or trade sanctions including OFAC Restricted Countries.

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