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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II HMS Shannon
2012 year| Bimetallic: brass plated aluminium bronze centre in nickel plated steel ring | 6.92 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 CAD = USD 1.48 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass plated aluminium bronze centre in nickel plated steel ring |
| Weight | 6.92 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
HMS Shannon leaving the Halifax harbour during the War of 1812.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
The War of 1812
La guerre de 1812
HMS SHANNON
BR
Designer: Bonnie Ross
Edge
Segmented reeding & lettering
Position A - Edge lettering with Obverse on top
Position B - Edge lettering with Reverse on top
Script: Latin
Lettering: CANADA 2 DOLLARS
Comment
With the logo 🍁 of the war of 1812 where we normally find the mint letter and the composition mark.Special features:
• In the original design, the image covers the entire coin.
• First commemorative coin to incorporate the Mint's new security features.
• Includes Government of Canada's 1812 logo.
• Depicts HMS Shannon's figurehead.
The War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada's history, a struggle from which some of Canada's earliest unifying moments emerged. These stories - including that of the Leda-class frigate, HMS Shannon - have become important chapters in the narrative of Canada.
Created to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, this unique coin is part of a larger collection celebrating the heroes and events of the War of 1812 - a formative event in Canadian history.
Read more about the HMS Shannon here.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the HMS Shannon coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the ship's victory over the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812. The coin's design features a depiction of the HMS Shannon, as well as the dates "1812-2012" and the phrase "HMS Shannon - 200th Anniversary" in English and French. This coin is a unique and meaningful way to honor the history and legacy of the HMS Shannon and its role in the War of 1812.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14941 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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