© Reinhard Fischer Auktionen
© Reinhard Fischer Auktionen
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II Fraser River
2008 year| Gold (.5833) (58,33 % Gold, 41,67 % Silver) | 12 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 CAD = USD 74 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.5833) (58,33 % Gold, 41,67 % Silver) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simon Fraser directs his expedition down the rushing river beneath towering banks, with part of a massive birch bark canoe and its cargo visible in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 100 DOLLARS
FLEUVE FRASER RIVER
1808-2008
JM
Engraver: Christie Paquet
Designer: John Mantha
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Today, whitewater rafting is thrilling recreation, but two hundred years ago fur traders like Simon Fraser had no option but to risk life and limb navigating treacherous rapids in birch bark canoes. Charged with the task of opening up trade routes to the Pacific Ocean,Fraser set out from Fort George with 23 other men on May 28, 1808 an expedition his native guides said was madness. This gorgeous 14-karat gold coin brings Fraser's challenge to life by commemorating his descent of the river that now bears his name.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2008 Canadian $100 Gold Coin (Fraser River) is that it has a unique reverse design that features a salmon swimming upstream, which symbolizes the determination and resilience of the salmon as they navigate their way up the Fraser River. This design was created by Canadian artist and designer, Robert Bateman.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3089 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Fraser River) 2008 coin.
