1 oz 2021 125th Anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

The 125th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush is being marked on a commemorative circulation coin, whose design has been masterfully executed on this 1 oz. 99.99% pure gold coin. Meticulously sculpted to make a lasting impression, its reverse depicts the 1896 discovery that triggered an influx of gold rushers to the Klondike region, forever changing the land, its people and their traditional ways of living in a manner that continues to be felt today.

An extraordinary gold rush portrait! This limited-edition collectible has a low worldwide mintage of just 450.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Low mintage! This limited-edition collectible has a low worldwide mintage of just 450.
• Includes serialized certificate! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

REVISIT THE KLONDIKE

This year (2021) marked the 125th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush. The Klondike experience and its complicated legacy are explored on several coins issued in 2021, including this superb 1 oz. pure gold version of the 2021 $1 commemorative circulation coin.

VISUAL STORYTELLING

The reverse design combines multiple symbolic elements to present a more complete picture of the Klondike experience. It speaks to the four discoverers; the rugged landscape that awaited the 30,000 who flocked to what became Yukon; and the impact on First Nations whose traditional lifestyles were drastically altered by the arrival of the newcomers.

INCOMPARABLE GLEAM

An unforgettable work of art, each coin is meticulously crafted from one ounce of 99.99% pure gold and features a high-shine proof finish that accentuates every engraved detail on the coin’s reverse.

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. The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned for producing some of the highest quality and purity of gold and silver bullion coins and bars in the world. 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 1999.