Proof Silver Dollar – 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

Proof Silver Dollar – 100...

$69.95 CAD
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Proof Silver Dollar – 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

Silver 2021 Mintage 30,000
ARCHIVED

Proof Silver Dollar – 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

Silver 2021 Mintage 30,000
$69.95 CAD
Masters Club: 700 Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability: Out of stock in stores

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Specifications

Product Number 200019
Mintage 30,000
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Weight 23.17 g
Diameter 36.07 mm
Edge Serrated
Certificate Serialized
Face Value 1 dollar
Finish Proof
Artist Yves Berube (reverse), Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse)

Design & Artist

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Yves Bérubé, artist

It doesn't matter which part of Canada you are from, it represented us all—and still does. I can't imagine a Canada without the Bluenose. I spent a good part of my life at sea, and so did my family. For me, the Bluenose is more than just a ship, it is a proud, beautiful symbol of history and tradition on the East Coast, where it represents every sailor, fisherman and shipbuilder.

Yves Bérubé, artist

Matt Eggink, Product Manager, Royal Canadian Mint

The Proof Dollar is a significant undertaking that demands one's undivided attention and passion. The narrative surrounding the Bluenose is far-reaching, and it is a true honour to tell. My hope is that all Canadians, coast to coast to coast, will feel re-inspired by its story, and will enjoy this anniversary as much as I have.

Matt Eggink, Product Manager, Royal Canadian Mint

Dr. Jeff Noakes – Historian, Canadian War Museum

William James Roué is Canada's most famous naval architect. His iconic Bluenose, launched in 1921, became and remains a famous symbol in Canada and abroad. During the 1920s and 1930s, Bluenose came to represent not only Nova Scotia, but Canada as well. The history of this schooner and its skipper Angus Walters, competing in the International Fishermen's Trophy races, has entered Canadian lore and continues to fascinate us today.

Dr. Jeff Noakes – Historian, Canadian War Museum

Adrian Morrison, Curator of Collections, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

Bluenose represented a marriage of labour and recreation. Its success transformed public perceptions of fishermen, broke down social and cultural barriers, and transformed our national identity. A hundred years after Bluenose was launched the vessel has continued to develop in significance and has retained its status as a Canadian icon and symbol of pride.

Adrian Morrison, Curator of Collections, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

Joan Roué, great-granddaughter of William James Roué and author of "A Spirit Deep Within", the story of Bluenose and its designer.

Bluenose is near and dear to myheart. I am a proud Nova Scotian, but the familial connection to the story makes it that much more special. The 2021 proof dollar helps keep my great-grandfather's legacy alive and represents an opportunity to re-educate Canadians on the significance of the vessel on the back of our dime. Seeing his signature on this coin is incredibly moving and very personal for the Roué family.

Joan Roué, great-granddaughter of William James Roué and author of "A Spirit Deep Within", the story of Bluenose and its designer.

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