Gold Coin Marco Polo - Tall Ships Legacy 2016 Proof
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Tall Ships Legacy - Marco Polo
This exclusive gold coin, issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2016 in Proof quality and weighing 1 Oz (31.16 g) in the finest 99.99% pure gold, is the second of four coins issued in the Tall Ships Legacy series and is dedicated to the 165th anniversary of the legendary sailing ship Marco Polo.
The reverse of the coin depicts a side view of the famous Canadian vessel Marco Polo, cutting through the waves of the Pacific Ocean with its sails taut. Precise engraving has allowed the ship to be depicted with exact historical accuracy. The motif is complemented by the inscriptions ''CANADA'', ''MARCO POLO'', the year of issue ''2016'' and the initials of the designer Neil Hamelin ''NH''.
The three-masted wooden ship Marco Polo, originally designed as a cargo vessel, was launched in 1851 in New Brunswick. It took its name from the famous explorer Marco Polo and was primarily used to transport passengers travelling to Australia. She was the first vessel to make the round trip in less than 6 months. The clipper was used to carry passengers for nearly 16 years, after which it was converted back to cargo use. On 22 July 1886, after encountering a gale, it ran aground, where it remained until it broke up. The wreck site is still considered a National Historic Landmark today.
The obverse shows a traditional portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, with the inscriptions ''ELIZABETH II'' AND ''D.G.REGINA'' and the face value ''200 DOLLARS''.
The coin comes in a gift box along with a numbered certificate of authenticity, limited to only 275 pieces for the entire world!
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