2013 Canadian $4 Heroes of 1812: Charles-Michel de Salaberry Fine Silver Coin

2013 Canadian $4 Heroes of 1812: Charles-Michel de Salaberry Fine Silver Coin

Part of the Heroes of the War of 1812 series

Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry’s group of Colonial regulars, the Voltigeurs Canadiens, was a light infantry unit that would become one of the most successful and well-known units to fight in the War of 1812. 

Voltigeurs, forcing the American troops to retreat, despite the fact that they outnumbered the Voltigeurs and their Aboriginal allies by more than two to one. 

Despite the legend arising around de Salaberry and the Battle of Châteauguay, including the assertion that 300 allies had forced the retreat of 7,000 Americans, the significance of that battle and de Salaberry’s role in it remain indisputable despite historical exaggeration. The actions and heroism of de Salaberry and the Voltigeurs remain key moments in the War of 1812.

Features

• One of four in a series celebrating Canadian heroes of the War of 1812.
• Finely engraved three-quarters profile of historical figure Charles-Michel de Salaberry.
• Your coin is rendered in 99.99% fine silver and is GST/HST exempt.
• Limited mintage of 10,000.

Design

Designed by Canadian artist Bonnie Ross, this coin features, in the foreground, a three-quarter profile portrait of Charles-Michel de Salaberry set against an intricately engraved background comprised of the bilingual text “The War of 1812/La guerre de 1812.” This background is horizontally bisected by a polished silver band featuring the embossed word “de Salaberry” in cursive lettering. Beneath this band is the engraved and painted Government of Canada War of 1812 logo composed of the date “1812” in 1812-style handwritten lettering laid over a red stylized maple leaf with ecru swords crossing behind it. The reverse also features the face value of "4 DOLLARS."

Packaging

2013 Canadian $4 Heroes of 1812: Charles-Michel de Salaberry Fine Silver Coin comes encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a custom beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity. 

Specifications

Face Value: $4
Mintage: 10,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 7.96
Diameter (mm): 27
Finish: Proof