2015 Canadian $3 400th Anniversary of Samuel de Champlain in Huronia - Fine Silver Coin

2015 Canadian $3 400th Anniversary of Samuel de Champlain in Huronia - Fine Silver Coin

In 1610, having mapped, explored, and established settlements in what is now eastern Canada and Quebec, Samuel de Champlain tasked his young interpreter and pathfinder, Étienne Brûlé, with exploring the land west of the Island of Montréal—the limit at that time of Champlain’s own explorations. Brûlé was to learn the language and culture of the people there, and establish positive relations with them. When Champlain reconnected with Brûlé a year later, he was shocked at his young charge’s transformation: Brûlé had done exactly as his leader had commanded. He dressed, lived, and spoke in the fashion of the Hurons and had begun blazing trails throughout the region southwest of Georgian Bay.

In 1615, Champlain followed the path laid by his young envoy, travelling up the Ottawa River to the Mattawa, and along tertiary waterways to Lake Nipissing. From there, Champlain travelled via the French River to Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. He made landfall near what is today Penetanguishene, where he set up the home base from which he explored Huronia.

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Features

The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s momentous journey to Huronia with a stunning coin crafted in 99.99% pure silver.
Celebrate an important moment in the exploration of the land that would one day become Canada.
Own an original work of art depicting an antique artefact, the astrolabe, and highlighting the discoveries and adventures of famed explorer Samuel de Champlain.
Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design

Designed by Canadian artist Laurie McGaw, your coin is uniquely engraved to emulate the famed 17th century astrolabe—long attributed to Champlain—found in Cobden, Ontario. Against this navigational tool is set a full-body portrait of Samuel de Champlain. Through the spaces between the astrolabe’s latitude and longitude crosshairs, we are presented with engravings of scenes from Champlain’s journeys in Huronia, including an image of a tall sailing ship and a scene in which Huron guides assist Champlain on portage.

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.

Specifications

Face Value: $3
Mintage: 10,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 7.96
Diameter (mm): 27
Finish: Proof