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This 2012 $10 Fine Silver proof coin features The HMS Shannon with full sails leaving the Halifax harbor during the War of 1812. In view in the background are the docks and buildings of early 19th-century Halifax Harbour. A gold-plated cameo in the top right corner of the coin is of the original figurehead from the Shannon's bow. It is embossed with the text "1812-2012" and "HMS Shannon".
HMS Shannon
20 nautical miles east Boston a battle erupted between Britain's HMS Shannon and the USS Chesapeake on June 1, 1813. With provisions and moral low, her highly trained, skilled and experienced crew successfully defended against a heavier manned opponent. It was a bloody 15 minute battle that won
a critical victory for Britain.
• Mintage: 10,000
• As a pure silver coin, this item is GST/HST exempt.
• Composition: 99.99% silver
• Finish: Proof
• Weight: 15.87g
• Diameter: 34mm
• Edge: serrated
• Certificate: serialized
• Face value: 10 dollar
• Artist: Bonnie Ross (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Includes:
• 2012 Proof Silver $10 Coin, HMS Shannon
Included with your purchase is a bonus DVD - Behind the Scenes at the Royal Canadian Mint