2020 – The Four Winds: Pathfinders in Canada – Pure Silver Proof Puzzle Coin Set. Guided by the Four Winds and a gorgeous compass rose, this 14-piece puzzle coin set takes you on a course through Canada’s adventure-filled past. Each of the 13 puzzle-shaped coins highlights a famous pathfinder in Canadian history who contributed to our understanding of the world and our place in it. Together, they span nearly 1,000 years of history that is preserved in written accounts and illustrations, which pull the past forward and make it accessible today. Your coin is a map-inspired celebration of our inquisitive spirit and our pathfinding pioneers. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Pieces of Canada’s past come together in this puzzle coin set, which celebrates famous pathfinders, cartographers and chroniclers of Canadian history. DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO PRESERVE HISTORY: The central coin at the heart of this puzzle celebrates history’s mapmakers. With its personification of the Four Winds, the cartography-themed design evokes the thrill of adventure! STORYTELLING AT ITS FINEST: Nearly 1,000 years of Canadian history are represented on the 13 puzzle-shaped coins. It’s a veritable photo album that begins with Canada’s Viking Age and ends with a 20th century trailblazer. EXQUISITE GOLD TOUCHES: In addition to the “gilded” frames on each puzzle coin, the centre coin features selective gold plating on the compass rose and its rim, as well as the effigy on the obverse. HISTORY EXPLAINED: Each puzzle coin set comes with a special booklet that explains each person’s place on this coin and in Canadian history. It’s a must-have for any history enthusiast! ENCAPSULATED AND ENCLOSED: You won’t need to piece this puzzle together – it comes packaged as a completed puzzle. Inside the wooden collector case, you’ll find all 14 individually encapsulated coins already positioned in place. You’ll notice a slight space between them – this is to draw attention to the individual pieces while also reducing the risk of contact during transit. Given the low mintage (800) and high interest, this is set may also be a limited-time offering. Limited opportunity to own this prestigious collectible. Each obverse features the gold-plated effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. I’ve always been drawn to stories on the high seas, especiallywith benevolent spirits of nature watching over and guiding the adventurers. Greek mythology and high fantasy novels inspire many of my designs, and with the middle coin, I wanted to pay homage to the Age of Exploration and the unique wonder of sighting a new piece of land in the distance. The disappearance of the 1845 Franklin Expedition sparked a series of search-and-rescue expeditions that continued for nearly 170 years. The wreck of HMS. Was located by Parks Canada in 2014, and HMS. Was discovered two years later. Packaging: Your completed puzzle comes beautifully packaged in a wooden collector case with black beauty box. Each coin is individually encapsulated with a defined space between them, to draw attention to the individual pieces and reduce the risk of rubbing during transit. 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating. Rebecca Yanovskayar (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). I do leave feedback for everyone. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “coins.4.fun” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Fineness: 0.9999
- Certification: Uncertified
- Grade: Ungraded
- Type: Commemorative
- Year: 2020
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated