3/4 oz 2016 150th Anniversary Of The Transatlantic Cable Silver Proof Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

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COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 3/4 oz of 9999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Features an accurate and detailed rendition of the S. S. Great Eastern

The 150th anniversary of the transatlantic cable is 2016. This silver coin shows Hearts Content, Newfoundland in the background with the steamship S.S. Great Eastern moored having finished laying the cable.

The Artist creates an accurate and detailed rendition of the S. S. Great Eastern adding a jack boat in front which is easily dwarfed by the steamship on the reverse. Also, a map of the cable's route appears on the reverse of the coin.

These popular coins have a mintage of 20000 as many collectors want to share in the success of the first cable allowing electronic communication between North America and Europe. This collectible will also appeal to those who prefer to be reminded how quickly technology has come so far.

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.