25 cents 2013 Arctic Expedition’s achievements (frosty)


Added by Alain Martineau
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General Description 100th Anniversary of the First Canadian Arctic Expedition.
In 1913, an international crew of scientists, sailors, guides and crewmen called the Canadian Arctic Expedition (CAE) set sail on a remarkable voyage of discovery in Canada's High Arctic. During the five years that followed, their work would touch unprecedented facets of Canada's far-flung northern reaches, including: previously unknown lands and islands, as well as thousands of photographs, artifacts and specimens that offered Canadians a glimpse of life in the Arctic. Their discoveries not only better defined Canada's northern boundaries, but fundamentally contributed to Canada's scientific, social and cultural knowledge of the Arctic and the people who lived there.
2 nvariations of unique frosting and shinny.
Rev. Description This coin was designed by Canadian artist Bonnie Ross and draws on photography from the Canadian Arctic Expedition. The coin depicts a group of three men aboard a dogsled, the waiting dog team before them listening for the command to move on across the Arctic tundra. The skyline and horizon in the background are filled with a stylized image of a compass.
Diameter 23.88 mm
Weight 4.4000 g
Material Nickel plated Steel
Orientation Medal
Mint Canada - Royal Canadian Mint
Edge Type reeded
Designer Bonnie Ross (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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