50 Dollars – The Cobden Astrolabe (2021)

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Description obverse

The effigy of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. ELIZABETH II CANADA 2021 D G REGINA, 50 DOLLARS

Description reverse

At ist centre the coin depicts a reproduction of the 17th century mariner's astrolabe found near Cobden, Ontario. In the background Samuel de Champlain's hand-drawn map of New France (1632) is shown, framed by the astrolabe's graduated scale.

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Partial bronze plating.




Reference

Canada. 50 Dollars (Silver) 2021, Royal Canadian Mint. CoCo CA-2021-0036.