{"product_id":"2014-50-cent-silver-plated-coin-lost-ships-in-canadian-waters-r-m-s-empress-of-ireland","title":"2014 50-CENT SILVER PLATED COIN - LOST SHIPS IN CANADIAN WATERS: R.M.S. EMPRESS OF IRELAND","description":"\u003cp\u003eA commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the loss of R.M.S. Empress of Ireland, Canada's largest maritime disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSRP: $34.95\u003cbr\u003eItem Number: 130544\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 6-23932-05591-9\u003cbr\u003eComposition: Silver platedcopper\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 15,000\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 32.82\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 42\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: 50 cents\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Matte proof\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Yves Bérubé\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis silver-plated copper coin pays tribute to the 100th anniversary of the loss of R.M.S. Empress of Ireland, including a hauntingly beautiful portrait of the ill-fated ship, double-dated commemoration and engraved rendition of her bell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst coin in a 3-coin series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte proof finish with colour recreates the conditions leading up to the worst disaster in Canadian maritime history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited mintage of 15,000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA prestigious addition to any Canadiana-, Historythemed or commemorative collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe coloured reverse image, by Canadian artist Yves Bérubé presents an artistic representation of R.M.S. Empress of Ireland in the final moments leading up to the collision. There is an eerie stillness to the scene as the ship sails along the St. Lawrence River. Engraved above the image field is the ship’s fog bell, which sat atop one of the ship’s masts. It is perhaps the most well-known artifact to be recovered from the ship’s watery grave, and its presence on the reverse is particularly poignant given the fog’s role in this tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176073461892,"sku":"130544","price":83.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/2014_50_Cent_Silver_Plated_Coin_R.M.S._Empress_of_Ireland_reverse__64799.1398214753.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759519405","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2014-50-cent-silver-plated-coin-lost-ships-in-canadian-waters-r-m-s-empress-of-ireland","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}