2013 1/4oz $3 - FISHING - FINE SILVER COIN

Theme:
A thoughtful and emotive gift.

Description:
This fine silver coin is certified to be 99.99% pure silver with a diameter of 27 millimetres and a metal weight of 7.96 grams.

The reverse design by Canadian artist John Mantha portrays an uncomplicated yet evocative moment between father and child. Sitting with their back to the viewer on a long dock that spans the width of the reverse field, a father and child are joined by their young dog. The father, seated on the left side of the image wearing a t-shirt, shorts and a baseball cap, prepares a fishing rod for his young son. The boy, seated in the centre of the image and wearing a fishing hat, t-shirt and shorts, is about to reach for the rod. Their bare feet dangle above the water below. To the boy’s right sits a young dog, ears perked up as it looks out across the water. The father’s rod lies on the dock to his left while the boy’s line, already in the water below, sends out small ripples. The reverse is engraved with the words “CANADA” and the date “2013,” and the face value of “3 DOLLARS.” The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Special Features:

• A unique and beautiful fine silver coin to celebrate Father’s Day.
• An exceptional and thoughtful gift.
• A combination of four different finishes.

Product Specifications:
Face Value: 3 dollars
Mintage: 15,000
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Weight (g): 7.96
Diameter (mm): 27
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Reverse proof
Certificate: Serialized
Artist: John Mantha

Advertising Date: May 7, 2013
Launch Date: May 14, 2013

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by black RCM box.
Finished Size: 67 mm x 67 mm

Complete Certificate Text:
Special Moments With Dad
A father and child, a dog, a dock, and fishing lines: just add water to create the perfect recipe for life-long memories. Sons and daughters across Canada and around the world treasure special moments just like this one. A few tips from Dad on casting and reeling. A word here and there about floats and lures. Then long stretches of silence filled with contentment, anticipation, and the powerful bond as knowledge is passed down. Maybe the fish will bite today. Maybe not. What matters most is what is shared in the quietest moments, as father and child become links in an ancient chain of laughter, learning, and companionship.