Description

Wind-swept pines. A fur-laden canoe. Aurora borealis dancing overhead. More than 80 years ago, these inspiring images of Canada were combined together in a now-classic design that is reverently known as the Voyageur dollar.

The history-inspired image was a fixture on Canada’s dollar coins between 1935 and 1986, and it has since appeared on several commemorative issues. But the Voyageur has never made its way onto a kilo coin-until now.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• The first Voyageur kilo. A classic Canadian coin design makes the long-awaited leap to a premium one- kilogram format.
• The biggest Voyageur coin ever issued. This one-kilo coin is almost three times the size of the original 1935 Voyageur dollar, and 1.5x bigger than our 2018 5 oz. tribute.
• A fresh take without altering the design. In addition to special frostings, select elements on the obverse and reverse are gold plated to create a rich colour contrast.
• History and craftsmanship. This king-size reproduction of Emanuel Hahn’s historic design brings renewed appreciation for the finer details that are often overlooked on smaller coins.
• Artistry and scarcity. With mintage limited to 350 worldwide, this spectacular coin is an exclusive collectible that brings added prestige to any collection.

DESIGN

The selectively gold-plated reverse features Emanuel Hahn’s historic Voyageur design, as seen on Canadian dollar coins issued between 1935 and 1986. A canoe traverses the centre of the image; between the paddling voyageur and guide are bundles of wrapped furs and provisions. Wind-swept pines rise up from an islet in the background, while stylized vertical rays represent the aurora borealis in the sky. The canoe, travellers and pines are all gold-plated. The engraved relief includes the words “CANADA”, “DOLLAR’ and an amended date, “2018”. The obverse features gold plating along the rim and on the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.