1 kilo 2008 Vancouver Olympic Games: Towards Confederation Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

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COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1 kilogram of 9999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with a Vancouver 2010 Olympics privy mark
• Reverse: Features Canada’s diverse Native heritage surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves, the internationally renowned symbol of Canada

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.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.