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2009 Canada $5 80th Anniversary of Canada in Japan Sterling Silver
2009 Canada $5 80th Anniversary of Canada in Japan Sterling Silver
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2009 Canada $5 80th Anniversary of Canada in Japan Sterling Silver
Canada's first Japanese immigrant arrived in New Westminster (British Columbia) in 1877. As regular steamship service between Yokohama and Vancouver increased, the growing number of Japanese immigrants prompted Japan to establish a Consulate in Vancouver.
As relations continued to develop, Japan established its Ottawa Legation in 1928 while Canada opened its mission in Tokyo in 1929, the first diplomatic office in Asia! This year marks the 80th anniversary of Canada in Japan; with numerous events to be hosted by various diplomatic and trade offices on both sides of the Pacific - a wonderful anniversary year showcasing the diverse intermingling of Canadian-Japanese culture in an enduring friendship.
Specifications:
Mintage: Limited to 40000 coins worldwide
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Finish: Proof
Weight (g): 25.18
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Edge: Serrated
Special Features:
• A white-tailed deer and maple tree (Canada) alongside a shika deer and cherry blossoms (Japan).
• The Japanese character 'Wa' further reinforces the notion of harmony.
• Unique double date (1929-2009) commemorates the 80th anniversary of Canada in Japan.
Canada's first Japanese immigrant arrived in New Westminster (British Columbia) in 1877. As regular steamship service between Yokohama and Vancouver increased, the growing number of Japanese immigrants prompted Japan to establish a Consulate in Vancouver.
As relations continued to develop, Japan established its Ottawa Legation in 1928 while Canada opened its mission in Tokyo in 1929, the first diplomatic office in Asia! This year marks the 80th anniversary of Canada in Japan; with numerous events to be hosted by various diplomatic and trade offices on both sides of the Pacific - a wonderful anniversary year showcasing the diverse intermingling of Canadian-Japanese culture in an enduring friendship.
Specifications:
Mintage: Limited to 40000 coins worldwide
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Finish: Proof
Weight (g): 25.18
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Edge: Serrated
Special Features:
• A white-tailed deer and maple tree (Canada) alongside a shika deer and cherry blossoms (Japan).
• The Japanese character 'Wa' further reinforces the notion of harmony.
• Unique double date (1929-2009) commemorates the 80th anniversary of Canada in Japan.
