Canada: 2012 $10 HMS Shannon Pure Silver Coin

Canada: 2012 $10 HMS Shannon Coin

Composition: 99% silver

Mintage: 10000

Weight: 15.87 grams

Finish: Proof

Design: The coin features Canadian artist Bonnie Ross’ depiction of HMS Shannon. Leaving the Halifax harbor during the War of 1812. The docks and buildings of early 19th-century Halifax Harbour, including Citadel Hill are depicted. It gives you a sense of the harbours appearance at that time. The coin also features a selectively gold-plated cameo of the original figurehead from the Shannon’s bow. It includes the double date "1812-2012" and "HMS Shannon" as it commemorates the War of 1812.

Packaging: The coin comes encapsulated and presented in a maroon flock-lined clamshell case. It is protected by a black sleeve and accompanied by a serialized certificate of authenticity.