1 Dollar (In the name of George V; Bluenose) 2021 front 1 Dollar (In the name of George V; Bluenose) 2021 back
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1 Dollar In the name of George V; Bluenose

2021 year
Silver (.9999) 23.17 g 36.07 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
23.17 g
Diameter
36.07 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#287678
Rarity index
64%

Reverse

Bluenose & Design for Bluenose being drafted

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA DOLLAR
1921 2021

Designer: Yves Bérubé

Edge

Serrated

Comment

In the Special Edition Silver Dollar Set - Bluenose 100th Anniversary (2021)
In the Pure Silver Numismatic Proof Set - Bluenose 100th Anniversary (2021)

Did you know?
Christened on March 26, 1921 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the Bluenose brought in a record fish catch during her first season on the Grand Banks. That same year, she won the International Fishermen's Trophy for Canada and remained undefeated for the rest of the series.
Take a closer look at the reverse: do you see the number 1 on the Bluenose's sail? It serves to illustrate William J. Roué's vision of a champion. In 1921, the challenger Bluenose was assigned the number 2 in his inaugural race; by winning the series, he earned the coveted number 1, which he would keep for the rest of his racing career.
Bluenose represents Canada at the Chicago International Fair in 1933, and at King George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935. This sovereign's effigy appears on the obverse of the coin.
The famous schooner is a purely Canadian achievement!

Conceiving a legacy: William J. Roué (1879-1970)
The story of the Bluenose began in 1920, with the creation of the International Fishermen's Trophy series, in which Nova Scotia fishing schooners competed against the rival New England fleet. After a surprise defeat in the inaugural race, a group of Halifax businessmen set their sights on winning the trophy in 1921 with a new, faster vessel. William James Roué was given the task of designing a boat that could both fulfill its vocation as a fishing schooner and win the event. Learn more about Canada's most famous naval architect and designer of this national icon. Born in Halifax and living in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, William J. Roué worked for his family's soft drinks company, while pursuing his passion for naval architecture in his spare time. He is almost entirely self-taught, and the Bluenose is only his 17th design, as well as his very first fishing schooner. It was also the first project to earn him international renown. Using a mathematical approach, William J. Roué endowed the Bluenose with the ability to carry large sails and a hull shape that allowed her to cut through the waves with little resistance, making the vessel the champion of the Grand Banks and the racing circuit! The Bluenose's success enabled Roué to turn his passion into a profession. During a career that spanned more than fifty years, Canada's first - and most famous - naval architect designed nearly 200 boats, including an innovative sectional barge that would be used by Allied forces during the Second World War.

Construction: Smith and Rhuland
Shipbuilding is one of Canada's oldest industries. Nowhere is this proud Atlantic marine tradition better represented than in the village of Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, home port of the Bluenose and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The south coast was already a major industrial hub when the Smith and Rhuland shipyard began operations in 1900. Renowned for its versatility and expertise, the company was entrusted with the construction of the Bluenose in 1920. The yard was abuzz with activity, as the best carpenters went to work using local lumber, while local craftsmen sewed sails and forged parts. In addition to the Bluenose, hundreds of vessels have been built, launched, repaired and restored at the Smith and Rhuland yard, including tugs, trawlers, cargo ships, yachts and Grand Banks schooners, not to mention a famous replica of the HMS Bounty. Although the company's facilities on the Lunenburg waterfront, including the Big Boat Shed, were sold in the mid-1970s, the Smith and Rhuland name is still a source of pride in Lunenburg today.

An ingenious plan
The hull profile engraved on the reverse of the coin is a tribute to Roué's original design. Based on the original hull plan, we've created a faithful reproduction that harmonizes with the Bluenose's all-sails-out motif.

Special features
THE FIRST CHAPTER. Start at the very beginning! This numismatic proof dollar represents the first chapter in a story that continues across multiple coins in 2021. It's part of our celebration of the Bluenose's design, inauguration and racing prowess, as well as its enduring legacy.
OUR FLAGSHIP PRODUCT. This year's Fine Silver Proof Dollar celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Bluenose, the world-famous schooner whose prowess at speed has made her an icon in the hearts of Canadians.
THE PRIDE OF LUNENBURG! Artist Yves Bérubé lives in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, site of the Bluenose's construction and christening, as well as the schooner's home port.
MIXED ICING. To distinguish between William J. Roué's vision and its realization, the architect's point of view during the design process is enhanced by a matt frosting, while the image of the Bluenose under full sail features a traditional engraved frosting. The result is a seamless transition from design to unveiling.
A TRIBUTE TO A VISIONARY. The design includes two personal touches: the signature of naval architect William J. Roué and the ship's name, as it appears on Roué's hand-drawn naval plan.
OBVERSE 1921. This proof dollar bears the historic effigy of George V: the obverse that appeared on Canadian coins in 1921, the year the ship was inaugurated.
A HISTORICAL TREASURE. This is the ship that has carved out a place for itself in the hearts of Canadians. The Bluenose is the pride of Nova Scotia and a Canadian emblem. She has also held an important place in the history of the Royal Canadian Mint since 1937, when she first appeared on a 10-cent circulation coin.
A LIMITED EDITION. The new addition to your collection is struck in 99.99% pure silver and limited to 30,000 pieces.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Bluenose coin's design features the iconic Canadian schooner, the Bluenose, which was built in 1921 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The ship was known for its speed and agility, and it became a symbol of Canadian maritime history and culture. The coin's design captures the spirit of Canada's rich maritime heritage and pays tribute to the ship's legacy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  20000 - - - - - -

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