250 Dollars - Elizabeth II Towards Confederation

250 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Towards Confederation) - obverse250 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Towards Confederation) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Canada
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2008
Value 250 Dollars
250 CAD = USD 185
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Silver (.9999)
Weight 1000 g
Diameter 101.6 mm
Thickness 12.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
14920
References RCM/MRC# 623318,
Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/)
KM# 833
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

2010 Winter Olympics

Series: 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver

Obverse

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.

Vancouver 2010 Olympic logo.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
250 DOLLARS · ELIZABETH II
VANCOUVER 2010
2008

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: Susanna Blunt

Reverse

Scenes from Canada (1534 - 1867)

Script: Latin

Lettering: CANADA

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: Susan Taylor

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

Comments

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.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  2 500 Proof

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Country: Canada
Languages: French English
Numista Rarity index: 94 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 April 30 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65164
Lot 99066
Internet Archive
30 Apr 2023 UNC
(NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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