1867 Confederation Medal Restrike in 10 Ounces Fine Silver plus 1967 Proof Set in Original Black Case of Issue
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Discover Canada's most important and beautiful commemorative medal originally struck to mark Confederation in 1867, and re-issued in 2017 to mark Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. Added to this is a bonus 1967 centennial-issue silver proof set in the original black case of issue.
1867 Confederation Medal Design
When the Fathers of Confederation succeeded in creating a new nation in 1867, the event was celebrated by the production of Canada's first official commemorative medal. Today, original 1867 Confederation medals are extremely rare and highly sought-after, with most of the few known surviving examples housed in museum collections. With a 76-mm diameter and a weight of 10 ounces of fine silver, this near-perfect restrike of the original medal is an impressive work of art and limited-edition collectible with a fascinating story to tell.
The allegorical reverse design features Britannia, the classic personification of Great Britain, peacefully seated and adorned with a helmet and armour. She holds a trident in her right hand as a shield ornamented with the Royal Union Flag rests at her side. A lion, the stalwart symbol of Great Britain, is seated at Britannia's feet and is resting its head on her knees. Britannia is presenting a figurative representation of the British North America Act that reads "Confederation." The Confederation scroll is being bestowed upon four young maidens, who represent the four original provinces of 1867 (clockwise from the top): Ontario with a sickle and sheaf, representing agriculture; Quebec holding a canoe paddle, representing commerce; Nova Scotia with a shovel, representing its rich mining; and New Brunswick with an axe, representing forestry. The prominent Latin motto around the reverse reads Juventas et patrius vigor, or "Youth and patriotic strength."
The obverse features an ultra-high-relief effigy of Queen Victoria as she appeared in 1867. The medal is presented in a high-quality wooden presentation case, together with a certificate of authenticity.
• Produced by the Canadian Heritage Mint
• Diameter: 76 mm
• Weight: 10 oz fine silver
• GST/HST exempt
1967 Proof Set in Original Case of Issue
Originally issued to mark the 100th anniversary of Confederation, this set features:
• Silver $1 Canada goose coin: profile view of a Canada goose in flight; serene and dynamic
• Silver 50-cent howling wolf coin: symbolic of the vastness of Canada
• Silver 25-cent bobcat coin: expressing independence and decisive action
• Silver 10-cent mackerel coin: a symbol of continuity
• Five-cent rabbit coin: connected with fertility, new life and promise
• One-cent dove coin: associated with spiritual values and peace
• $1 loon-style "Connecting a Nation" dollar: pays tribute to the railways that have brought our country together, and the many impressive landmarks along Canada's rail routes
Includes:
• 1867 Fine Silver 1867 Confederation Medal Re-strike, plus 1967 Proof Set in Original Case
1867 Confederation Medal Design
When the Fathers of Confederation succeeded in creating a new nation in 1867, the event was celebrated by the production of Canada's first official commemorative medal. Today, original 1867 Confederation medals are extremely rare and highly sought-after, with most of the few known surviving examples housed in museum collections. With a 76-mm diameter and a weight of 10 ounces of fine silver, this near-perfect restrike of the original medal is an impressive work of art and limited-edition collectible with a fascinating story to tell.
The allegorical reverse design features Britannia, the classic personification of Great Britain, peacefully seated and adorned with a helmet and armour. She holds a trident in her right hand as a shield ornamented with the Royal Union Flag rests at her side. A lion, the stalwart symbol of Great Britain, is seated at Britannia's feet and is resting its head on her knees. Britannia is presenting a figurative representation of the British North America Act that reads "Confederation." The Confederation scroll is being bestowed upon four young maidens, who represent the four original provinces of 1867 (clockwise from the top): Ontario with a sickle and sheaf, representing agriculture; Quebec holding a canoe paddle, representing commerce; Nova Scotia with a shovel, representing its rich mining; and New Brunswick with an axe, representing forestry. The prominent Latin motto around the reverse reads Juventas et patrius vigor, or "Youth and patriotic strength."
The obverse features an ultra-high-relief effigy of Queen Victoria as she appeared in 1867. The medal is presented in a high-quality wooden presentation case, together with a certificate of authenticity.
• Produced by the Canadian Heritage Mint
• Diameter: 76 mm
• Weight: 10 oz fine silver
• GST/HST exempt
1967 Proof Set in Original Case of Issue
Originally issued to mark the 100th anniversary of Confederation, this set features:
• Silver $1 Canada goose coin: profile view of a Canada goose in flight; serene and dynamic
• Silver 50-cent howling wolf coin: symbolic of the vastness of Canada
• Silver 25-cent bobcat coin: expressing independence and decisive action
• Silver 10-cent mackerel coin: a symbol of continuity
• Five-cent rabbit coin: connected with fertility, new life and promise
• One-cent dove coin: associated with spiritual values and peace
• $1 loon-style "Connecting a Nation" dollar: pays tribute to the railways that have brought our country together, and the many impressive landmarks along Canada's rail routes
Includes:
• 1867 Fine Silver 1867 Confederation Medal Re-strike, plus 1967 Proof Set in Original Case
