2018 Canada $30 Captain Cook and the HMS Resolution Fine Silver Gold-Plated Coin

  

9999 Fine Silver, Gold-Plated Proof Coin - Only 4,000 Minted! Issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook's arrival at the entrance of Nootka Sound in 1778, this coin was minted with a proof finish, is gold-plated, and contains two troy ounces (62.69 grams) of. This coin was part of a limited mintage of only 4,000 coins. The coin comes with all of its original Royal Canadian Mint packaging, including a clamshell display case, outer cardboard box, and a certificate of authenticity. Please see the listing photos to view the actual coin up for sale.

All photos are of the actual coin up for sale, taken in different lighting and at different angles in order to best convey its overall condition and appearance. Since that time, it has been lovingly stored in a smoke and pet-free home. This Gold-plated fine Silver coin commemorates Cook's anchoring off Nootka Sound, viewed from the perspective of the Mowachaht people who greeted the expedition. Comes packaged in a maroon clamshell beauty box from the mint with a certificate of authenticity. Limited mintage of 4,000 coins.

Obverse: Displays a right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the year and face value. Reverse: Depicts Captain Cook's expedition sailing into Nootka Sound at the end of March 1778. Dressed in traditional clothing, the beach keeper stands with one arm raised while his right hand grips a paddle bearing a traditional motif.

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