I am very fond of ships on coins.
I know that many people share this fondness. I have a few coins depicting ships.
So, I will post a series called "Ships on Coins" and I will show all the coins that I have on this theme.
There will be no order of presentation or country of issue. As the coins are stored in several places, I will simply search on each place and publish those that I found.
The twenty second is a 2014 CAD $15 "Vikings".
As long as there have been people on Earth, there have been explorers—pioneering individuals with one eye trained on the horizon, eager to know what lies beyond, and always ready to break a new trail towards the future. But their adventure never ends, because every destination inspires another. Exploration—that irrepressible spirit of discovery—fuels the life and passion of individuals. It drives the evolution of their community, and ultimately shapes the future of their nation.
That is the idea behind Royal Canadian Mint's series called "Exploring Canada". This is the fourth coin in this 10-coin series showcasing Canadian exploration and history.
It celebrates one of the most epic chapters in Canadian exploration—the arrival of Vikings in North America— a saga that continues to unfold through the continued discoveries of modern archaeology.
The coin was made of 99.99% silver and weights 23.17g with Matte Proof finish. Its mintage was 6,601 units and the issue price was CAD $54.95.
The reverse design by Canadian artist John Mantha shows an imposing Viking ship coming ashore on the rocky coast of Vinland (“the land of wine”, the name given by the Vikings to the lush, abundant land far across the Atlantic). The captain points the way as he directs his oarsmen seated behind a row of shields.
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