The War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada’s history, a struggle from which some of Canada’s earliest unifying moments emerged. These stories—including that of the Leda-class frigate, HMS Shannon—have become important chapters in the narrative of Canada’s evolution from colony to sovereign nation.
Diameter: 34mm
Weight: 15.87g
Material: silver
Fineness: 0.999
Bullion Weight: 0.5 Troy Ounces
Reverse: HMS Shannon
Finish: Proof
Series: War of 1812
Quantity Produced: 10000
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
Theme(s): Bicentennial of the War of 1812
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