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A naval battle of frigates, HMS Shannon vs. USS Chesapeake, on the high sea, is intricately rendered in pure platinum on this meticulously engraved and tremendously rare (mintage = only 250) one ounce pure platinum proof beauty! The Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a [link removed by eBay] to remember the War of 1812, which was, in effect, a second War of Independence for the nascent United States (that's right, we had to fight for our freedom twice !). For Americans, mention of the [link removed by eBay] 1812 conjures up images of the [link removed by eBay] Banner flying over Fort McHenry, frigate duels on the high seas, the burning of Washington, D.C. (and the White House), and Andrew Jackson's smashing victory at the Battle of New Orleans. For Canadians, the war helped begin to establish a national identity, as [link removed by eBay] and Canadian militia fought alongside British regulars to repel multiple American incursions into Canada. Commemorate the 200th anniversary of the [link removed by eBay] 1812 with this low mintage, [link removed by eBay] [link removed by eBay] proof. Investment Note— Because of the the truly rare, ultra low mintage limit of only 200, the dramatic artwork and the stupendous military theme, this coin sold out at the Mint on pre-release. We recommend immediate action if you wish to secure one of these one troy ounce platinum proofs for your collection. Do not delay! This is the very first military-themed platinum proof in Canadian history! Don't forget these other great [link removed by eBay] Platinum Proofs ! [link removed by eBay] [link removed by eBay] Proof [link removed by eBay] Proof [link removed by eBay] Proof [link removed by eBay] Shannon [link removed by eBay] [link removed by eBay] [link removed by eBay] [link removed by eBay] Chesapeake [link removed by eBay] destroyed. [link removed by eBay] [link removed by eBay] Shannon [link removed by eBay] [link removed by eBay] [link removed by eBay] box. [link removed by eBay] Bicentennial Program [link removed by eBay] [link removed by eBay] 1812 , including several [link removed by eBay] dollars . All feature a dynamic, military design. The [link removed by eBay] design is available in 3 different varieties, included among these program options: • Silver Dollar #1 - A [link removed by eBay] Dollar in presentation case • Silver Dollar #2 - A [link removed by eBay] Dollar in presentation case • $10 Pure Silver Proof #1 - [link removed by eBay][link removed by eBay] Shannon , a British sailing warship [link removed by eBay] [link removed by eBay] Set (with the same proof silver dollar as above) • Proof Set #2 - The even-lower-mintage [link removed by eBay] Set with special gold-plated War of 1812 silver dollar • Gold Proof! The mintage of 2,000 [link removed by eBay] Proof • Silver Kilogram - Ultra-rare, mintage of 600 [link removed by eBay] Proof ...and don't forget the [link removed by eBay] Constitution [link removed by eBay] Color - the victor of several [link removed by eBay] 1812 battles against British ships, during which she earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"! The War of 1812 - The Canadian Perspective In the United States, battles such as the Battle of New Orleans of 1815 and the Battle of Baltimore of 1814 (which inspired the lyrics of the United States national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner") produced a sense of euphoria over this "Second War of Independence" against Great Britain. It ushered in the "Era of Good Feelings" in which partisan animosity nearly vanished. For Canadians, the [link removed by eBay] 1812 does not figure as large on the national landscape, but still represents a rich historical moment steeped in both fact and myth, complete with heroes and villains, glorious victories and disastrous defeats. While the conflict did not predestine the emergence of Canada as a nation, outcomes like the sustained sovereignty of British North America and the collaborative experience of resisting American forces would eventually help to feed Canada’s transition from British colony to dominion to independent nation. English colonists, French Canadiens and [link removed by eBay] alike recognized that American invasion threatened their own independence and way of life. They had good reason to fret: the United States continued to expand relentlessly southward and westward throughout the nineteenth century, eventually annexing Hawaii and the Philippines by century's end. The [link removed by eBay] 1812 was hard fought on both sides for two more years, over which time some of Canada’s proudest moments arose. The hard lessons learned in the War further strengthened the physical and economic ties between Upper and Lower Canada, promoting greater colonial unity. More viscerally, the conflict spawned shared stories and heroes that represent a common thread in the histories of all of Canada’s founding peoples. Obverse A meticulously detailed and finely engraved detail of the War of 1812 naval battle between the frigates HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake . The traditional-style engraving has produced a magnificent work of beauty. The dual dates 1813-2013 mark the anniversary. Reverse Her Majesty, [link removed by eBay] I I, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend reads ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God"). The denomination is also indicated. Packaging The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a black sleeve. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Specifications
Country
Canada
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Year
of Issue
2013
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Face
Value
300
Dollars
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Weight
31.135 g
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Diameter
38 mm
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Mintage
Limit
200
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Finish
Proof
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Composition
.999 Fine (Pure) Platinum
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Edge
Serrated
(milled, reeded)
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Certificate
Individually
Numbered
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Artist
John Horton
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