Description
DESCRIPTION
The Great Lakes region is where 8.5 million Canadians live, work and play, and the same waters that support thousands of species also sustain our crops, cities and industries—they sustain us. This 5 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint is a cartography-themed celebration of the Great Lakes, one of North America’s most identifiable physical features. Shared by Canada and the United States, these interconnected bodies of water are instantly recognisable on this
coin’s reverse, which features a colour-over-engraved map designed exclusively for
collectors.
A custom “true scale” map. This marks the first time a cartographer has created a map exclusively for the Royal Canadian Mint. But this isn’t just any map—it is a true representation of the Great Lakes and surrounding region, scaled down (1:22 000 000) to fit this coin’s reverse. An RCM first!
ITEM SPECIFACTIONS
Item Number: 200977
Mintage: 2,000
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Wei ght*: 157.6 g
Diameter: 65.25 mm
Face Value: $50
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Chris Brackley
Packaging: Black clamshell with black beauty box
Finished Size: 97 mm x 118 mm
UPC: 6-23932-10588-1
