The Mint Kicks Off The New Year by Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose
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OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
--The 2021 Proof Silver Dollar and the $100 Pure Gold Coin showcase the famed
Canadian schooner that became known as "The Queen of the North Atlantic Fishing
Fleet"
The Royal Canadian Mint is launching a year-long celebration of Bluenose with a
pair of coins dedicated to the famously swift sailing ship. The annual $100
Pure Gold Coin and Proof Silver Dollar share the thrilling story of an
impeccably crafted schooner. One hundred years ago, Bluenose emerged from the
Smith and Rhuland shipyard in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and sailed into the
hearts and minds of Canadians as the fastest and most graceful fishing schooner
the world had ever seen. The pride felt by its architect, William James Roué,
and of those who built and crewed it, continues to be shared from coast to
coast to coast. The first of an exquisite suite of Bluenose collector coins
are available today.
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"Bluenose is near and dear to my heart. I am a proud Nova Scotian, but the
familial connection to the story makes it that much more special," said Joan
Roué, great-granddaughter of Bluenose architect William James Roué. "The 2021
Proof Dollar helps keep my great-grandfather's legacy alive and represents an
opportunity to re-educate Canadians on the significance of the vessel on our
dime. Seeing his signature on this coin is incredibly moving and very personal
for the Roué family."
In its first season, Bluenose both hauled in a record catch on the Grand Banks
and brought the International Fishermen's Trophy back to Nova Scotia. It
remained the undefeated champion in this racing series and proudly defended the
title "Queen of the North Atlantic Fishing Fleet" throughout nearly 20 years of
racing.
"The beloved Bluenose easily found a home on the dime when our circulation
coins were re-designed in 1937 to celebrate Canada's favourite national
symbols," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. "The
ingenuity behind Bluenose is synonymous with Canadian innovation and know-how,
and a matter of national pride that spans generations."
Canadian marine artist Yves Bérubé masterfully captured the vision of William
James Roué on the reverse of the 2021 Proof Silver Dollar. His design
illustrates both the dream and reality of the project: part of the original
plans of Design No. 17, which would become Bluenose, the legendary schooner
under full sail. The architect's hand can be seen finishing the drawing, as is
an engraving of his signature, as it appeared on the original Bluenose sail
plan. The obverse features the effigy of King George V, who was Canada's
monarch in 1921.
The 2021 Proof Silver Dollar also holds centre stage on the Fine Silver Proof
Set, which includes fine silver versions of Canada's circulating denominations,
including a special 1921-2021 double-dated 10-cent coin.
"It doesn't matter which part of Canada you were from, she represented us
all--and still does. I can't imagine a Canada without Bluenose," said Bérubé.
"For me, Bluenose is more than just a ship. She is a proud, beautiful symbol of
history and tradition on the East Coast, where she represents every sailor,
fisherman and shipbuilder."
To design the reverse of the $100 Pure Gold coin, Mint engravers drew from a
historical photograph and Roué's hull design to show two perspectives of
Bluenose. The newly finished hull, adorned with signal flags on its March 26,
1921 launch, appears to float over a cross-sectional diagram showing both the
bow and stern of Bluenose. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
These new collectibles may be ordered as of today by contacting the Mint at
1-800-267--1871 in Canada, 1-800-268--6468 in the US, or at www.mint.ca.
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About the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting
and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Mint is one of the largest
and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized,
high quality coinage products and related services on an international scale.
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media are asked to contact: Alex Reeves, Senior Manager, Public Affairs,
Telephone: +1 613-884-6370, reeves@mint.ca
SOURCE: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
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