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2015 $200 Great Canadian Explorers: Henry Hudson Gold (No Tax)
Famous for his exploration of Hudson Bay and for his mysterious disappearance following the mutiny of his crew, Henry Hudson ranks among the most esteemed and intriguing European explorers of the land now known as Canada. Hudson is the subject of the fourth release in the Royal Canadian Mint's popular Great Canadian Explorers series.
The reverse design by Canadian artist Laurie McGaw depicts Henry Hudson on his final Arctic voyage. The image centres on a full-length portrait of Hudson, viewed from the right and gazing to the right side of the coin through a spyglass. Hudson wears a heavy coat trimmed in fur, a fur hat, and long leather boots. On the right side of the image is a stylized map of Hudson Bay, and Hudson's spyglass points directly to the centre of the Bay. Below the map, Hudson's ship, Discovery, rests at anchor in the Bay. A party of crewmen row toward land in a small rowboat. On the left side of the image is an Elizabethan-era directional wind rose.
Specifications:
Item Number: 140820
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Mintage: 2,000
Weight (g): 15.43
Diameter (mm): 29
Face Value: $200
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Special Features:
- The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates more than 400 years of Canadian exploration with its popular Great Canadian Explorers series.
- The fourth coin in this unique series depicts famed explorer Henry Hudson, who navigated and charted both Hudson Strait and Hudson Bay in 1610.
- Celebrate an important moment in the exploration of the land that would one day become Canada.
- Limited mintage of only 2,000 coins means that this 99.99% pure gold coin is sure to be sought after by collectors.
- Own an original work of art depicting one of Canada's most renowned and compelling historical figures.
- A beautiful addition for any collector who enjoys history, famous explorers, unique design, or Canadiana.
- A stunning gift or thoughtful introduction to collecting for history buffs, fans of geography, and Canadian heritage enthusiasts.
Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box
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