Canada 50 Cents Silver-Plated Coloured Coin 2012 R.M.S. Titanic

Canada 50 Cents Silver Coin 2012 Queen Elizabeth II

Commemorating the 100 years since the Titanic's maiden voyage, this 50 cent silver plated coin with selective painting is an ideal gift for Titanic enthusiasts. The coin is hand polished, while the colour adds dimensionality to this unique collector item. The coin is presented in a clamshell case with a protective black sleeve.

The tragic fate of RMS Titanic has long captivated the world’s imagination. It is a story of doom rendered perhaps more tragic by the hope and beauty with which it began. In an age that measured itself in leaps of “progress,” the story of the Titanic became an instructional tale about fate and hubris—but also about sacrifice and honour. The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of this unprecedented steamship’s fateful encounter with an iceberg and Canadians, along with people all around the world, commemorate the lives lost, sacrifices made, and hard lessons gained from this momentous event in our shared history.

Obverse: Susanna Blunt’s design of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse: Features a finely detailed image of the bow and port side of the colossal vessel as it travels westward on its tragic maiden voyage, the North Atlantic waters shimmering in its wake. The iceberg that sealed Titanic’s fate lurks in the foreground. The commemorative image also features the words “R.M.S. Titanic 2012.”

Selective painting lends the image colour and stunning dimensionality. The perfect gift for Titanic buffs, history enthusiasts, and numismatic collectors seeking unique treasures for their collection.

Mintage: 15000.
Composition: silver plated copper.
Finish: proof.
Weight: 32.82 g.
Diameter: 42 mm.
Edge: serrated.
Face value: 50 Cents.
Artist: Yves Bérubé (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse).
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint.

Special features:
• Hand polished! The field (flat background) has a highly hand polished mirror-like finish
• Limited to 15000 coins worldwide

Coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. A beautiful memorial of a powerful event that continues to capture the world’s imagination.