Canada: 2021 $100 100th Anniversary of Bluenose: The Launch Pure Gold Coin

Canada: 2021 $100 100th Anniversary of Bluenose: The Launch Pure Gold Coin

Design: The reverse celebrates Bluenose through two images that are precisely aligned to create a contrasting effect. In the background, the hull drawing focuses on W.J. Roué's streamlined design and the clean lines that contributed to the ship's successful racing career. In the foreground, the image of Bluenose without sails and dressed in an array of signal flags is based on a launch day (March 26, 1921) photograph, but the use of a forced perspective emphasizes the bow and creates a sense of movement. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Mintage: 2000

Composition: 99.99% pure gold

Finish: proof

Weight (g): 7.8

Diameter (mm): 20

Edge: serrated

Face value: $100

Artist: Susanna Blunt (obverse)