1/25th Ounce Fine Gold - 50 Cent-Coin 300th Anniversary of Louisbourg

This coin is 1/25th of an ounce of pure gold, and it highlights the historic connection between Louisbourg and the sea. It depicts a cod fish and ship, as well as the Frédéric Gate. The reverse is engraved with the words "CANADA," the date "2013" and the face value of "50 CENTS." This coin is GST/HST exempt.

Initially founded by a small group of French colonists in 1713, Louisbourg quickly became a thriving community around its large natural port. It was the centre of French power in the Atlantic region, home to one of the largest military garrisons in New France, an important economic and cultural crossroads and a major hub for fishing and trading ships from around the world. Captured by the British in 1758, Louisbourg was eventually abandoned in 1768. Today, it's considered a National Historical Site.

• Mintage: 10,000
• Composition: 99.99% fine gold
• Finish: proof
• Weight: 1.27 g
• Diameter: 13.92 mm
• Edge: serrated
• Certificate: serialized
• Face value: 50 cent
• Artist: Peter Gough (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse)
• GST/HST exempt

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• 1/25th Ounce Fine Gold - 50-Cent Coin 300th Anniversary of Louisbourg