2012 1/4oz $4 TECUMSEH - FINE SILVER COIN

A hero of the War of 1812! Own a piece of 1812 history!

The great Shawnee Chief Tecumseh’s (c.1768-1813) life has fed the imagination of scholars, artists, and poets for 200 years. His death has immortalized him as a legendary Canadian hero, and it is important to remember his objectives: Tecumseh fought heroically out of a desire to build an independent homeland for his people.
Tecumseh’s name meant both “shooting star” and “crouching panther” as he was a dynamic leader and warrior. Your coin is a tribute to the heros of the War of 1812 and will make an ideal gift for historians and admirers of Aboriginal history.

Special features:
• Your coin includes an engraved and painted Government of Canada War of 1812 logo.
• GST/HST exempt.
• Crafted in fine silver (99.99% pure).
• Limited to 10,000 coins worldwide.

Design:
Your coin features Tecumseh against an intricately engraved background comprised of the words “The War of 1812” in both English and French. Featured in the design is the engraved and painted Government of Canada War of 1812 logo: composed of stylistic 1812 typography encompassed by a stylized maple leaf with ecru swords crossing behind it.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a customized beauty box.

Tecumseh: Tragic hero, fearless warrior, Aboriginal visionary, and inspiring leader.

Specifications

Mintage: 10000

Composition: Fine silver(99.99% pure)

Finish: proof

Weight (g): 7.96

Diameter (mm): 27

Edge: serrated

Certificate: serialized

Face value: 4 Dollar

Artist: Bonnie Ross (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)