250 Dollars - Elizabeth II Towards Confederation

Reverse

Scenes from Canada (1534 - 1867)

Script: Latin

Lettering: CANADA

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: Susan Taylor

Edge

Plain

Comment

The design flows from east to west beginning in 1534, symbolized by a portrait of Jacques Cartier and a cross, claiming the land for France. Just below the portrait is an astrolabe representing explorer Samuel de Champlain. A rendition of the tall ship represents the British influence and the continuing French-English presence. This leads the eye to the centre of the design, which features Lower Fort Garry and the Red River Cart– a means of transportation over land and water. Wesee the Métis flag featuring the infinity symbol representing the coming together of the two distinct cultures: European and Native.

To the lower left of the design are the Voyageurs travelling by canoe over the rapids, representing the development of the fur trade in Canada. Another major Canadian industry is represented by the salmon swimming upstream. Above the Voyageurs are images of David Thompson and Alexander MacKenzie representing the exploration and mapping of Canada to the Pacific coast. Beside MacKenzie is an image of Fort Langley, representing the west coast and trading posts, whileabove him is an image of the logging industry whichused the river system for transportation.

The design comes full circle with the image of Province House in Prince Edward Island where the Fathers of Confederation met in 1867.

Interesting fact

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2008	2500	-	-	-	-	-	-

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